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Clinical Optometry and Investigative TechniquesLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Course unit code: SX00GG09

General information


Credits
3 ECTS

Objective

Students are able to:
Explain the basics of the structures and investigative techniques of the appropriate equipment used by the optometrist
Utilize equipment and techniques in the examination of healthy ocular structures and identifies physiological variations in a normal eye.
Use microscope to examine the anterior eye using common illumination techniques
Use a direct ophthalmoscope
Use a keratometer and topographer
Measure intraocular pressure
Test pupil reactions
Measure corneal thickness
Record and evaluate the significance of results in accordance with commonly accepted optometric practices

Content

Direct ophthalmoscopy
Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Keratometry and topography
Pupil reactions
Intraocular pressure measurement
Non-contact pachymetry

Qualifications

The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of a valid course of study in accordance with the curriculum in force, where the student has demonstrated sufficient knowledge and skills in the following subjects: An understanding of the general anatomy and physiology and the anatomy and physiology of the eye that is essential to the optometrist's profession.

The prerequisites are fulfilled when the student has passed the following courses: General Anatomy and Physiology and Ocular Anatomy and Physiology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

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