OPT-160: Ocular Measurements I

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Ophthalmic Technician
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Ophthalmic Technician
Course Number
160
Course Title
Ocular Measurements I
Credit Hours
5.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
OPT-101, OPT-134
Catalog Course Description

Discusses basic ophthalmic equipment and measurement protocol, instrument calibration, maintenance, and infection control. Students apply concepts to specific clinical situations related to vision care.

 

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Techniques in Biomicroscopy
  2. Intraocular Pressure Assessment
  3. Instruments and Protocol for Visual Acuity Assessment
  4. Visual Field Testing
  5. Instruments for Analyzing Spectacle Prescriptions
  6. General Instrument Maintenance and Infection Control
  7. Instruments and Protocol for Contact Lens Fitting
  8. Instruments and Protocol for Binocular Function
  9. Instruments and Protocol for Assisting in Minor Surgery
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Describe infection control procedures for ophthalmic instruments.
  2. Explain methods to clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  3. Demonstrate calibration and maintenance procedures for ophthalmic instruments.
  4. Apply ocular dressings and shields.
  5. Measure and record distance and near vision.
  6. Measure interpupillary distance for far and near.
  7. Measure spectacle and contact lens power.
  8. Perform screening tests of stereo vision.
  9. Perform screening tests of color vision.
  10. Perform measurements of ocular alignment.
  11. Perform manual and automated measurement of peripheral vision.
  12. Perform applanation tonometry with a schematic eye.
  13. Analyze protocol for performing screening assessments.
  14. Develop a strategy to assess subnormal acuity.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will include unit examinations, and written assignments.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations
  • Instructors (or their designees) reserve the right to require students to provide proper picture identification for test taking, graded papers or projects or other appropriate purposes.
Texts
  • Required textbooks to be determined by the program faculty.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2019
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2019