Special Cases in Eye Examinations and OrthopticsLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

At the work placement (5 credits), students are able to conduct distance and near refractions and assess the binocular status. The eye examination includes refraction, and assessments of near vision and binocular vision. The students are able to evaluate vision and visual problems at different viewing distances utilising various methods of measurements and assessments.
Students are able to recognize needs for referral and are capable of customer-oriented communication on vision, visual problems and eye care.
After completing the study unit, students are able to suggest orthoptic treatments, in which the test results and visual needs are considered. as well as their link to the symptoms. They are able to justify the need for treatments and can link them to the symptoms. They know how to plan and carry out orthoptic treatments.
The students acquire skills in the second domestic language (Swedish) that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§). The students acquire verbal and written language and communication skills that are at least at the B1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. They are able to seek optometric information from various sources and can convey both verbal and written information.

Content

The Golden Standard for Eye Examination, assessing and solving problems relating to binocularity and accommodation. Determination of a prism correction according to the Sheard and Percival criteria, utilising spherical powers with high ACA values, graphical analysis, high refractive error, examining children, anisometropia, amblyopia, ARC, determining the need for orthoptic treatment and implementing it. Customer service and communication in Swedish.

Qualifications

Binocular Vision

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