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OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I


Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program

Course Description:
In this course, the 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, pupillary exam.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the ophthalmic tests learned in this course and accurately record the results when appropriate on patients in the clinical setting.
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calibrate and maintain the equipment learned in the semester as needed in a clinical setting.
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform basic patient testing in clinic on patients who do not speak English or who have verbal or cognitive issues.