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

Objective

After completing the study unit, students are able to draw conclusions about the eyesight and possible problems in it by using various methods of measurements and assessments in a versatile way. They can suggest a spectacle correction, in which the test results and needs of vision as well as their link to the symptoms are considered. Students are capable of client-oriented communication in discussions about the vision, visual problems and eye care.

Content

Determining and offering solutions for binocular and accommodation problems, deciding a prism correction according to the Sheard and Percival criteria’s, utilising a spherical correction.

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.