Optometric Management of Elderly People and Low Vision PatientsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students can apply various methods to assess vision problems in aging adults and low vision. They can prescribe and fit corrective optical appliances and low vision aids if necessary. Students are able to describe effects of aging, ocular disorders and systemic diseases on vision and visual functioning. Students can analyze problems caused by low vision and find solutions for them. They can assist customers in using their residual vision and show empathy towards customers. Students can justify the significance of community planning from the perspective of functional ability and accessible environment.

Content

Physiological aging changes in vision, the definitions, prevalence and causes of low vision, eye examination for the low vision patient, prescribing and fitting low vision aids, eccentric viewing techniques, orientation and mobility, guiding visually impaired persons, rehabilitation services and legislation regarding visually impaired persons, community planning and accessible environment.

Qualifications

Ocular Health Care Examination

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