Binocular VisionLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to explain the principles of binocular vision and anatomical foundations for it, its significance to vision and development in childhood. They are able to distinguish binocular vision disorders and describe the factors causing them. Students are able to asses near vision, ocular muscle balance and binocularity. They are able to calculate the required prism correction and adjust spherical correction to control accommodative convergence.
After work placement (5 credits) students are able to plan and conduct the objective and subjective refraction. They can produce appropriate customer records. They are able to suggest and justify various options for vision correction and discuss the vision, visual problems and eye care with the customer.
Students are able to use optometry-related resources in English. They are able to present their optometric knowledge in English, both verbally and in writing. They are able to guide the customer in vision-related issues in English. Their verbal and written communication skills correspond to the skill level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Content

Anatomical and physiological foundation and development of binocular vision in childhood. Classification of strabismus. Synergy between accommodation and convergence. Accommodation and vergence disorders, prism corrections and utilising high ACA values by spherical power corrections. Near vision corrections, fixation disparity. Measuring and assessing heterophoria, heterotropia and fusional convergence. Assessment of near vision and function of accommodation. Dynamic retinoscopy, spectacle prescription, customer records. English skills in customer service and communications.

Qualifications

Function of the Eye and Refraction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources - argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work