OPHT 2352 - Ophthalmic Procedures III
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OPHT 2326 - Ocular Motility
OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II
OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology
OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry
OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II
Course Description: This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of contact lens measurement and fitting, as well as patient instruction and counseling. The course will also cover various other ophthalmic skills and procedures.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course students will competently teach a patient how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses in a clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course students will be able to conduct a contact lens history evaluation on a patient and examine the patient for appropriate contact lens fitting in clinic.
- Upon completion of this course students will be able to verify and measure various contact lenses when appropriate in clinic.
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