In this subject, students are introduced to the optical principles of the refractive system of the eye. The physics of light and the principles of physical optics are integrated with the ocular system, including its refractive errors and physiological defects. Emphasis will be placed on developing students' abilities to propose … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, students are introduced to the optical principles of the refractive system of the eye. The physics of light and the principles of physical optics are integrated with the ocular system, including its refractive errors and physiological defects. Emphasis will be placed on developing students' abilities to propose causes of the various refractive errors and their respective optical management. The theoretical content and the clinical investigatory skills of lens measurement, vision assessment and optical prescription reporting will also be taught.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Duke-Elder's Practice of Refraction
Title:Duke-Elder's Practice of Refraction
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Abrams, D Duke-Elder's
Year:1993
Edition/volume:10th Edition
Publisher:Churchill
Recommended - Book - Clinical Visual Optics
Title:Clinical Visual Optics
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Rabbetts, R B, Bennett's & Rabbett's
Year:2007
Edition/volume:4th Edition
Publisher:Butterworth
Prescribed - Book - Clinical Optics
Title:Clinical Optics
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Elkington, A R, Frank, H J, and Greaney, M J
Year:2004
Edition/volume:3rd Editiion
Publisher:Blackwell Publishing
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Analyse physical data and explain the behaviour of light
2.
Explain how the normal healthy eye can compensate for optical errors to improve vision.
3.
Perform vision testing and communicate results to others.
4.
Describe the different types of refractive errors of the eye, their causes and patients symptoms
5.
Explain to patients how their glasses will correct their refractive error.
6.
Describe the underpinning optical principles in managing a patient's refractive error, relating the patient's visual requirements for normal activity.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHOR
