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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the Palm Beach State College Vision Care Clinic. Students will be able to apply the technical skills that were learned in their previous course work. Emphasis will be on developing the skill set required for the electronic health record (EHR) chart documentation, communication, and professionalism.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the diagnosis and pathology of ocular disease and how it relates to the patient's overall health. Attention is given to specific ocular disorders that are the most commonly encountered in an ophthalmic practice. Commonly used diagnostic and therapeutic drugs for ocular examination and the treatment of eye disease will be presented.
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3.00 Credits
This is the second, of a two-part course, on diseases that affect the eyes and visual system. The advanced pathology of primary ocular diseases and the effects of systemic disease on the eyes will be explored. Particular attention will be given to a disease and the pharmaceutical agents used in its diagnosis and treatment.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the terminology and theory of advanced diagnostic testing in the ophthalmic practice. Students will develop competency in the advanced clinical diagnostic techniques learned in coursework which includes tonometry, external testing for dry eye, slit lamp examination, confrontation and formal visual field testing, and external ocular photography.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of OPT2350. The student will develop competencies in advanced diagnostic testing, corneal topography, anterior segment photography, fundus photography, retinal imaging, B-scan and A-scan ultrasonography with IOL calculations. Introduction to surgical assisting of minor-in-office procedures, including maintaining sterile technique, and the preparation of instrumentation, will provide the foundation for further advancement in clinical responsibilities.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the important technical components of measuring visual correction. Assessment of uncorrected visual acuity, measuring of existing corrective lenses, objective measurement of refractive error including sphere, cylinder, astigmatism axis, and the refinement of the vision correction will be emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
This laboratory course focuses on the technique of measuring visual correction utilizing the knowledge gained in OPT2375. Assessment of uncorrected visual acuity, measuring of existing corrective lenses, objective measurement of refractive error including sphere, cylinder, astigmatism axis using the retinoscope, will be combined to refine the vision correction.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores contact lenses. Relevant corneal anatomy, physiology, shape, and refractive properties of the cornea are reviewed. Analysis of contact lens materials, rigid gas permeable, soft, and silicone hydrogels and the techniques of handling, fitting, and care are demonstrated. Techniques for determining the best fit, sharpest visual acuity, and maximum comfort for the patient will be discussed.
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2.00 Credits
This course offers the student the opportunity to experience the fundamentals of the ophthalmic examination in a clinical setting. Students will have the opportunity to observe, work with the EHR, participate in the examination of patients, and apply the basic skills and knowledge obtained in course work while supervised in a clinical setting.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of OPT2800L. The supervised student will gain a working knowledge of advanced clinical duties and responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on the continued development of basic clinical skills, while developing skills in advanced diagnostic testing, corneal topography, anterior segment photography, fundus photography, retinal imaging, A-scan biometry with IOL calculations, and ophthalmic B-scan ultrasonography.
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