Clinical Optics and Dispensing (12088.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Optometry | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
An integrative approach to optical theory and its clinical application, particularly in the areas of correction of refractive error and dispensing of optical appliances. Topics addressed include: optical correction of refractive error, ophthalmic lens materials, coatings and treatments. Optics of ophthalmic lenses, including advanced multifocal lens design and low vision. Magnification, aberrations, and lens design. Optical instrumentation and clinical application.
1. Explain and apply optical theory to the measurement and correction of vision disorders corrected with spectacles;
2. Explain the design of ophthalmic lenses with the aim of minimising aberrations using knowledge of lens design principles and theory;
3. Use selected optical instruments correctly and accurately;
4. Explain the optical principles of selected optical instruments; and
5. Select, prescribe and dispense appropriate ophthalmic appliances based on case information, including lifestyle and occupational needs, and understanding of optical theory.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain and apply optical theory to the measurement and correction of vision disorders corrected with spectacles;
2. Explain the design of ophthalmic lenses with the aim of minimising aberrations using knowledge of lens design principles and theory;
3. Use selected optical instruments correctly and accurately;
4. Explain the optical principles of selected optical instruments; and
5. Select, prescribe and dispense appropriate ophthalmic appliances based on case information, including lifestyle and occupational needs, and understanding of optical theory.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
10290 Assessment of Vision 2Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Mei Ying Boon |
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