Mar 29, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II



Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology  

OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I  

OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics  

OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease  

OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I  

Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of surgical assisting, microbial controls, the safe handling of equipment and supplies, and the use of specialized equipment for ophthalmic photography, ultrasonography, and corneal topography.  Basic interpretations of fluorescein angiography and laser procedures are also included.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose ophthalmic diagnostic tests based on specific patient findings and competently perform those tests on patients in the clinical setting.
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of surgical asepsis, identify various ophthalmic surgical instruments, and maintain the sterility of surgical instruments in order to assist the ophthalmologist with a variety of minor ophthalmic surgical procedures.
  • 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.