INTRODUCTION TO OPTOMETRY

Course Code:

4041

Semester:

4th Semester - Division - Sector “Optics and Optometry”

Specialization Category:

SC

Course Hours:

3

ECTS:

4


LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able:

  • to understand basic concepts of eye refraction and basic Optometric concepts and terms.
  • be familiar with the subjective refraction with visual acuity charts
  • be familiar with the objective refraction with devices and optometric instruments.
  • be aware of eye refraction issues and comprehension information
  • to imply scientific research methods on objects related to clinical refraction.
  • be familiar with the refractive condition of the eye and medicine scientific thinking

 

SYLLABUS

  • Optotypes, operation and design. Remote and near vision tests,
  • Visual acuity, Color vision charts and test cards.
  • Ammetropies, symptoms, prevalence and correction.
  • History records – Preliminary examination, Cover test, Eye movement control, Pupil reflex
  • Basic knowledge of objective refraction – Refractometer, Keratometer- Skiascope
  • Subjective refraction, Pinhole, Pendulum blur method, Cylinder, X-Cyl method
  • Duochrome test – Exercises and practical applications