2nd Year

Two and one-half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. A compilation of material presented in OPT 110, 120 and 210 with an emphasis on binocular refractive procedures, phorometry, and near point testing. Lectures emphasizing analysis of symptoms, signs and examination results to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan for common ocular and visual anomalies. Analysis of patient records using the SOAP format will be emphasized in lectures. Laboratory time will emphasize the culmination of all clinical skills learned in OPT 110, 120 and 210 into an optometric examination sequence in preparation for examining patients in The Eye Center.

Two and one-half hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, prognosis, and management of diseases, disorders, and injuries involving the macula, choroid, retina, and optic nerve. Labs emphasizing retina and optic nerve imaging, electrodiagnostics, fluorescein angiography, digital anterior segment and posterior photography, ultrasonography and advanced visual field testing. Intravenous, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.

Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. History of contact lenses. Physiological effects of contact lens wear and complications. Optical design of contact lenses. Pre-fitting examination and patient selection. Design and fitting of rigid and hydrogel spherical lenses. Lens care systems and solutions. Clinical management of contact lens patients. Therapeutic applications of contact lenses.