OPT 112 - Ophthalmic Specialty Testing

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course provides the student experience and knowledge in the areas of special vision care procedures: subjective refraction, tonometry (noncontact and Goldmann), visual field testing, slit lamp, basic concepts of orthoptics, and the treatment of eye diseases. This course also prepares the technician to assist the doctor in advanced office techniques in the area of ultrasound and in-office surgical procedures. Also covered are medications commonly prescribed for systemic conditions. Patient instruction and assistance are emphasized in laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite: OPT 110, OPT 120, OPT 123