PEDIATRIC OPTO
Course:
OPTO 497 – Pediatric Optometry
Lecture Plan
|
Week |
Lecture |
Topic |
|
1 |
|
Introduction to the course |
|
2 |
Lect. 1 |
Introduction to pediatric visual care |
|
3 |
Lect. 2 |
Development of the eye and the visual system |
|
4 |
Lect. 3 |
Opening the consultation- signs and symptoms |
|
5 |
Lect. 4 |
Assessment of visual function (visual acuity) |
|
6 |
Lect. 5 |
Contin. Assessment of visual function (contrast sensitivity) |
|
7 |
1st Mid-term exam |
The exam covers lectures 1 through 5 |
|
8 |
Lect. 6 |
Retinoscopy and cycloplegic refraction |
|
9 |
Lect. 7 |
Contin.- Retinoscopy and cycloplegic refraction |
|
10 |
Lect. 8 |
Reasons for prescribing in pediatric population |
|
11 |
Lect. 9 |
Stereoacuity |
|
12 |
Lect. 10
|
Strabismus |
|
13 |
2nd Midterm |
The exam covers lectures 6 through 10
|
|
14 |
Lect. 11 |
Clinical assessment of ocular alignment |
|
15 |
|
Group discussion |
Assessment
|
Assessment task |
Proportion of final assessment |
|
Attendance, quizzes and homework |
10% |
|
First Mid-term exam |
25% |
|
Second Mid-term exam |
25% |
|
Final exam |
40% |
|
Total |
100% |
References
1. Assessing Children’s Vision, Leat S.J., Shute R.H., Westall CA., (Published by Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999).
2. Pediatric Optometry, Harvey W., Gilmartin B. (Published by Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004).