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Course Criteria
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9.00 Credits
Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Spring Semester. 360 clinical hours per semester. COREQUISITES: OPH 121*,OPH 123*,OPH 126*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*.
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1.00 Credits
This course will acquaint the student with ocular pharmacology including diagnostic agents, therapeutic agents, antibiotics, topical anesthetics, antivirals, antihistamines/antiallergic agents, and many of the systemic medications with which they will come into contact. Indications for these agents and their common side effects will be discussed. A review of the autonomic nervous system as it relates to medications and their actions will be presented. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 123*, OPH 126*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*.
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1.00 Credits
Basic characteristics of common ocular disorders will be presented in this course. Included are: the anterior segment, ocular adnexa, posterior segment diseases and conditions most common to the ophthalmology practice. A review of systemic diseases relating to ocular conditions will be presented as well as common diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. Triage for ocular emergencies will be presented in detail. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*, OPH 126*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*.
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2.00 Credits
Principles and techniques of keratometry, exophthalmometry, tonography, and advanced motility are presented with emphasis on skill development in these procedures. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*,OPH 123*, OPH 127*, OPH 151*. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
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2.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the principles and techniques of retinoscopy and refractometry measurements with emphasis on skill development using various retinoscopes. Principles and techniques of spectacle fitting and adjustment will also be included. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*, OPH 123*, OPH 126*, OPH 151*. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
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4.00 Credits
Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Summer Semester. 160clinical hours per semester. COREQUISITES: OPH 152* and OPH 153*.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles and skills for ophthalmic procedures will be taught. These include visual acuity measurement, lens measurements, tonometry, charting, medical history documentation, use of slit lamp, OSHA requirements, and papillary exam. PREREQUISITE: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 102*, OPH 105*, OPH 110C*, OPH 112*. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the principles and techniques of visual field measurement, causes of visual field loss, basic external ophthalmic exam and the documentation of all testing and exam results. CO-REQUISITES: OPH 120C*, OPH 121*, OPH 123*, OPH 126*, OPH 127*. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of surgical assisting, microbial control procedures, and safe handling of equipment and supplies. Contact lens fitting and patient instruction techniques will also be covered. COREQUISITES: OPH 130C*, OPH 153*. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn to use specialized equipment to perform acuity testing, ultrasonography, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography. Basic interpretations of fluorescein angiography and laser procedures are also included. COREQUISITES: OPH 130C*, OPH 152*. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
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