Ocular Health Care ExaminationLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to describe different mechanisms of action for drugs and understand the basics of the pharmacokinetics. They are able to name the main categories of drugs and their characteristics. Students have the basic knowledge on ocular drugs and their use, mechanisms of action and possible side effects. They can apply their knowledge to the use of diagnostic drugs as optometrists.
Students can describe the most common eye diseases, their signs, symptoms and treatments. After completing an external and internal examination of the eye, students can detect the most common eye diseases and refer their customers for further examination or treatment. Students can provide First Aid for general and ocular injuries. Students are able to describe the benefits, disadvantages and risk factors of various refractive surgery techniques.
After completing the course, students can measure the visual fields and examine the posterior retina using ophthalmoscopic techniques. They can explain the principles of direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy and visual field examination equipment, as well as identify physiological and acceptable measurement tolerances. Students are able to use diagnostic drugs in their examinations appropriately and safely.

Content

Mechanisms of action of drugs, pharmacokinetics and drug safety; drugs affecting the peripheral and central nervous system, circulatory and respiratory systems; drugs affecting fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism and gastrointestinal tract; vitamins and hormones; drugs used in endocrinology; antimicrobial and antiparasitic drugs; allergy drugs; chemotherapy and immunopharmacology; administering routes of ocular drugs and local drug absorption through the cornea. Drugs affecting the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system; hyperosmotic drugs, products for dry eyes; antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drugs; dyes; local anaesthestetics; glaucoma drugs; antibiotics and sulpha-antibiotics, antiviral and antifungal drugs; ocular side effects of systemic drugs. Diseases of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye and its adjoining structures, ocular motility disorders, abnormal pupil reactions, optic nerve disorders, and visual field defects. Toxic reactions in the eye, ocular manifestations of systemic diseases, headaches. First Aid in ocular injuries, various refractive surgery techniques. Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus imaging, quantitative perimetry, applanation tonometry, cyclorefraction, principle of the gonioscopy, diagnostic drugs in eye examinations.

Qualifications

Pathology and Clinical Microbiology, 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