Advanced Contact Lens Management
Subject OPTO90009 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 25 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Distance learning. Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: This subject is available by distance learning in semester 2. Attendance at a half day seminar and clinical demonstrations is optional but highly recommended. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their active and safe participation in a subject are encouraged to discuss this with the relevant subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit. |
Subject Overview: |
Upon completion of this subject, students should have detailed knowledge of alternative contact lens materials and designs; be thoroughly familiar with the ocular response to contact lenses and with the process of infection associated with contact lens wear; have developed an understanding of the theoretical framework underlying fitting of contact lenses to a variety of different sorts of patients; be prepared to manage complex contact lens presentations and contact lens related complications; and have a good understanding of the optical principles associated with all forms of contact lens correction. Attendance at a half day seminar and clinical demonstration is recommended but not compulsory. |
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Objectives: | . |
Assessment: |
Critical Appraisal of Literature, 2,000 words, due week 4 - 20% Case Study Report + Peer review, 2,500 words, due week 7 - 30% Case Study Report, 2,500 words, due week 12 - 25% Portfolio, due end of exam period - 15% Ongoing online contribution - 5% |
Prescribed Texts: |
Hom, M. and Bruce, A.S. (eds) Manual of contact lens fitting and prescribing with CD-ROM. 3 rd Edition. Elsevier, Boston 2006. Students will be provided with a comprehensive study guide which will include key journal articles and a list of prescribed reading. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
Students should develop generic skills including:
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Related Course(s): |
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Optometry |
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