OPT-220: Ophthalmic Photography

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Ophthalmic Technician
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Ophthalmic Technician
Course Number
220
Course Title
Ophthalmic Photography
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
OPT-202, OPT-290
Catalog Course Description

Introduces imaging procedures for external and internal ocular structures, including slit lamp and fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, and other relevant imaging techniques.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. The Camera – Basic Photographic Principles
  2. The Eye – Review of Ocular Anatomy
  3. Patient, Data, and Image Management
  4. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
  5. Film and Digital Photography
  6. Fundus Photography
  7. Fluorescein Angiography
  8. Indocyanine Green Angiography
  9. Optical Coherence Tomography
  10. Slit Lamp Photography
  11. Specular Microscopy
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Describe the function and components of 35 mm and digital camera systems and image acquisition equipment.
  2. Explain patient preparation for selected imaging modalities.
  3. Describe techniques of ocular image production.
  4. Recognize possible complications of intravenous dyes.
  5. Identify phases of circulation in fluorescein angiography.
  6. Recognize sources of imaging artifacts.
  7. Select appropriate scanning and data analysis protocols for the ocular condition.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will include quizzes, examinations (mid-term/final), 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.
  • HFCC Policy on Academic Dishonesty (Cheating) will be followed in this course.
Texts

Textbooks be determined by the program faculty.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Satisfies Honors Requirements
No
Effective Term
Fall 2020