Optometric eye examination – clinical optometry 4Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the study unit, students are able to make and carry out an efficient eye examination plan for diagnosis. The plan is aimed at various client groups in accordance with effective and good eye examination practices. Students can compare different vision solutions with the client’s eyesight, field of vision, and binocular vision. Students are able to recommend solutions based on the results of measurements, and can estimate the possible problems in getting used to the visual correction. Based on their examination, students can conclude that it is unlikely that the examinee has an eye disease, and they are able to refer the client to further treatment if necessary.

Content

Good eye examination practice, eye examinations for various age groups, eye surgery and eye examinations, skills demonstration.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.