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Apr 26, 2024
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OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
Course Description:
Basic characteristics of common ocular disorders will be presented in this course. Included in the course 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.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to determine differential diagnoses in clinic based on a patient’s signs, symptoms, medical, and ocular history.
- Upon completion of this course students should be able to use and apply their knowledge of ocular diseases to accurately triage a patient over the phone and determine the timing at which they should be scheduled in the clinic.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to determine the ocular anatomy that corresponds with various ophthalmic diseases in order to perform the proper testing on a patient in clinic.
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