Contact Lens FittingLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to fit soft contact lenses including toric and multifocal contact lenses. They are able to do a follow-up examination for the contact lens wearer and identify the most common contact lens complications. They can document the findings and fitting details appropriately and write a contact lens prescription. Students are familiar with the basic principles of fitting rigid gas permeable lenses and are able to fit rigid lenses in basic cases. They are able to name the general features of specialist contact lenses. Students can search for information on lenses currently on the market and are able to describe the contact lens market and operators in it. They know and apply the legislation relating to contact lenses and its requirements in regards to the fitting of lenses and contact lens records. Students know where to find the latest scientific research data on contact lenses. After completing work placement (6 credits) students are able to fit soft contact lenses, advise customers on safe use of contact lenses and give instructions on contact lens solutions and care. They are able to make efficient eye examinations to the customers and analyze their vision situations with variable methods.

Content

Fitting and follow-up examinations of toric and multifocal contact lenses, contact lens records, fitting principles for rigid lenses, specialist contact lenses, contact lens products and markets, legislation relating to contact lens fitting.

Qualifications

Basics of Contact Lens Fitting

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