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3.00 Credits
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1.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the field of vision science and the profession of optometry. A historical development of lenses, optics, visual processing and applied vision science will be discussed. An introduction to the profession of health & eye care practice, including modes of practice, and ophthalmic career potential will be included. Historical, current, and future trends in the fields of vision science and optometry will be emphasized. Health care delivery modes (history of health insurance, Medicare, etc.) will be included as they pertain to vision science and eye care. Organizations that represent optometry will be discussed, as well as expected professional and ethical behavior.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the terminology and principles of vision science, areas of applied vision science and research, visual conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia; age-related changes and the impact of systemic diseases on the visual system as well as the use of optical devices to correct ametropic conditions. Moreover, elements of ocular health assessment procedures that comprise a comprehensive eye exam, basics of vision screenings, as well as applied procedures used as supplementary testing will be presented.
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2.00 Credits
This course will cover in the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, functional neuroscience and basic pathophysiology of the visual system. Areas of emphasis will include anatomy and histology of the retina, optic nerve and tract, primary visual cortex, receptive fields, visual resolution, binocularity, conjugate eye movements, color vision and stereopsis. Lastly, the course will present the changes in neuronal aspects of the visual system that lead to abnormality and loss of visual function. Enrollment in this course is by permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
The UIWSO Clinical Facilities offer pediatric eye care and vision therapy services, general ocular disease care, low vision and rehabilitation service in addition to an extensive community outreach program (School vision screenings, Nursing Home and assisted living services, missions and health fair screenings and education). Our team of respected professional health care providers include residency or fellowship trained practitioners, ophthalmic technicians, opticians, technologists, therapists and other specialists providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for a wide variety of acute and chronic vision disorders. This course is the first installment course in a 3-course series. The course is designed to introduce the undergraduate vision science student to the roles, behaviors, functions and the daily activities of the professional optometrist. Working in small groups with professional optometry students and under the supervision of a professional staff/faculty member, the students will learn and be involved in the art and science of history taking, pre-examination workups, assessment of symptoms, generation of differential diagnosis, activities in the optical dispensary, aspects of vision therapy, diagnosis and treatment of Learning-Related Vision disorders and school vision screening activities. The students will be required to learn the characteristics of basic vision disorders and ocular diseases and the operations and benefits of new diagnostic technologies. The students will have the opportunity to attend the weekly clinical/research seminars and grand rounds with the professional optometry students. This internship program will also provide an opportunity for the undergraduate intern to interact with the optometry faculty and professional students in a clinical, patient-based environment. Interns will learn how to exhibit appropriate professional conduct, observe competence in patient care and commitment to lifelong learning, as well as to develop an understanding of professionalism and ethics in healthcare.
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2.00 Credits
This course will cover the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of ocular structures, orbit, adnexae and the intracranial visual pathway. Basic ocular physiological, immunological and biochemical processes such as a tear film, blink mechanism, vascular autoregulation, choroidal function, and photoreceptor phototransduction will be emphasized. Relationships of ocular physiology to pharmacology and pathology, and interactions between separate ocular systems.
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2.00 Credits
Basic principles of pharmacology including oral and topical drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and dosage as they relate to the visual system. Anti-infective, anti-allergic, anti-glaucomatous, anti-inflammatory, dry eye, anesthetic and chemotherapeutic agents will be covered. Drug delivery systems will also be presented.
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2.00 Credits
This course will cover public health and epidemiology, especially as they relate to vision science & clinical eye care. Issues discussed include research study design, screening and testing measures, health care delivery and administration, vulnerable populations and public policy. Provision of eye care in out-of-office settings such as nursing homes, screenings, missions and disaster relief will be presented. Psycho-social and economic factors associated with eye care in the aging population.
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the ocular consequences of adequate and inadequate nutrition, with attention to chronic ocular disorders such as: cataract, dry eye syndrome, and macular degeneration. Emphasis will be placed on the role of proper nutrition and antioxidant use, in alleviating oxidative stress and maintaining ocular health. Specific antioxidants will be addressed including ascorbate, tocopherol, and carotenoids, in light of current scientific literature and landmark clinical trials. This course will also help to better define the relationship between ocular and systemic health.
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3.00 Credits
The UIWSO Clinical Facilities offer pediatric eye care and vision therapy services, general ocular disease care, low vision and rehabilitation service in addition to an extensive community outreach program (School vision screenings, Nursing Home and assisted living services, missions and health fair screenings and education). Our team of respected professional health care providers include residency or fellowship trained practitioners, ophthalmic technicians, opticians, technologists, therapists and other specialists providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for a wide variety of acute and chronic vision disorders. This course is the second installment in a three-course series. This course is designed to introduce the undergraduate vision science student to the roles, behaviors, functions and the daily activities of the professional optometrist. Working in small groups with professional optometry students and under the supervision of a professional staff/faculty member, the students will learn and be involved in the art and science of history taking, pre-examination workups, assessment of symptoms, generation of differential diagnosis, activities in the optical dispensary, aspects of vision therapy, diagnosis and treatment of Learning-Related Vision disorders and school vision screening activities. The students will be required to learn the characteristics of basic vision disorders and ocular diseases and the operations and benefits of new diagnostic technologies. The students will have the opportunity to attend the weekly clinical/research seminars and grand rounds with the professional optometry students. This internship program will also provide an opportunity for the undergraduate intern to interact with the optometry faculty and professional students in a clinical, patient-based environment. Interns will learn how to exhibit appropriate professional conduct, observe competence in patient care and commitment to lifelong learning, as well as to develop an understanding of professionalism and ethics in healthcare. Enrollment in this course is by permission of the instructor.
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