Anatomy and physiology of the eyeball, orbit, and ocular adnexa are covered. Special emphasis placed on ocular terminology. Presents principles and techniques of refractometry and retinoscopy with emphasis on skill development utilizing the schematic eye. The visual pathway, common causes of visual field loss, and related anatomy will be covered with emphasis on Goldmann perimetry. Also covers principles and techniques of exophthalmometry, color vision and tear function tests.
Emphasis is placed on skill development.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the presentation, characteristics, natural history of the strabismus patient. Amblyopia and binocular vision are also addressed. More advanced ophthalmic procedures included such as ultrasound, potential acuity meter, direct ophthalmoscopy and contrast sensitivity. Specimen collection for the laboratory addressed. Principles of lens structures, materials used in manufacture, categorization, comparison of characteristics of soft and rigid lenses.