OD 275 - Introduction to Principles of Refraction

Institution:

Erie Community College

Subject:

Description:

A course designed to assist the student in the study of clinical refraction of the eye. Topics include: etiology, types, causes, symptoms, testing and treatment of eye abnormalities; accommodation and presbyopia; versions and vergences; anisometropia and aniseikonia; external examination, preliminary and subjective tests; retinoscopy and 21-point refractive examination. Prerequisite: Successful completion of first, second and thirdsemester Ophthalmic Dispensing courses. S (N)

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.