LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course aims to help students to understand the concepts, principles and techniques of Optometry and the application of basic clinical techniques and cases related to the control of vision and the correction of various ammetropies. It also aims to familiarize them with optometry and the ethics of healthcare.
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
- understand basic Optometric concepts and terms, and techniques
- be familiar with the control of vision with subjective, and objective methods
- know ways to control eye problems and the use of basic instruments of Optometry.
SYLLABUS
Schematic eye, and models of normal eyes by various researchers, Binocular vision, Optics for the control of distant and near vision, Visual acuity, Ammetropias and their symptomatology.
Methodology of vision control using basic Optometric devices and Subjective and Objective Refraction, so that students develop diagnostic reasoning skills.
In detail, the course material includes:
Anatomy and physiology
Ametropias and their symptoms
Basic principles of operation and use of Basic Optical Instruments (case, sconoscope, ophthalmoscope and mainly Direct Ophthalmoscopy & Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, tachometer, refractometer, slit lamp, tonometer)
Use of taxpayer in subjective refraction
Shading technique
Immediate Ophthalmoscopy & Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
Specialized tests for the control of far and near vision
Principles of Subjective Refraction (acidity tables, ametropia astigmatism, pendulum and cross cylinder, binocular balance)
Stereo vision
Basic Elements and Fundamentals of Recording Ophthalmic Findings
Neurophysiology of the eye
Working conditions of Optician – Optometrist – Ethics and medical confidentiality.
Studies and research in Optometry.