| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
Description |
| A1134502 |
Low Vision & Vision Rehabilitation Lab |
1 |
"Introduction; basic optical concepts; use of magnifying systems and imaging technology; use of non-optical low vision devices; clinical skills and techniques for assessment and management; environmental modifications for low vision patients; basics of vision rehabilitation. |
| A1133303 |
Visual Functions Testing Instruments |
2 |
"Principles of special testing instruments: electrophysiology, visual field testing, color vision testing, binocular vision assessment, corneal topography, fundus photography, fluorescin angiography, optical coherence tomography, tonometry. |
| A1134301 |
Optometry Neuro-Science |
2 |
"Introduction to neuroscience; common neurological diseases; ocular neuropathology disorders: etiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment. |
| A1132204 |
Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing Lab (2) |
2 |
"Practical applications on lenses design; lens decentration; prismatic effect of cylindrical lenses; specification of lenses and frame sizes; bifocal and progressive lenses. |
| A1132203 |
Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing (2) |
2 |
"Modern lenses design; prismatic effect of lens decentration; oblique prismatic effect; prismatic effect of cylindrical lenses; specification of lens and frame sizes; lens decentration; bifocal and progressive lenses; lens tints. |
| A1133204 |
Contact Lenses Lab (2) |
1 |
|
| A1133201 |
Contact Lenses (1) |
2 |
Soft lenses design; manufacturing techniques; fitting considerations of soft lenses for optimal physiological function; criteria for patient selection and training; contact lenses care systems. Prerequisite: A1133303 Visual Functions Testing Instruments |
| A1133203 |
Contact Lenses Lab (2) |
2 |
"History of rigid gas permeable contact lenses; hard lenses parameters; hard lenses materials; hard lenses design; patient selection criteria; hard lenses fitting; hard lenses care regime; review of keratoconus; review of irregular corneal surface conditions; corneal changes due to lenses wear; special lenses designs. |
| A1131101 |
Introduction to Optometry |
1 |
"Introduction to the history of optometry; characteristics of the profession; legal status and scope of practice; fundamental terminology; basic procedures and concepts. |
| A1133301 |
Optometry Theory & Methods (3) |
2 |
"Normal vision development; visual development for special populations; relation between vision and learning; assessment methods for visual efficiency and visual information processing; treatment methods; introduction to the primary care clinic; emphasizing patient examination: assessment, plan and critical thinking. |
| A1132301 |
Optometry Theory & Methods (1 |
2 |
"The course will teach the student how to perform basic visual examination techniques: case history, visual acuity, pinhole test, inter-pupillary distance, penlight examination of the external eye and anterior chamber, pupillary function, binocular vision tests. |
| A1132302 |
Optometry Theory & Methods Lab (1) |
1 |
"Students will practice how to perform basic visual examination techniques: case history, visual acuity, pinhole, inter-pupillary distance, penlight examination of the external eye and anterior chamber, pupillary function, binocular vision functions. |
| A1132602 |
Laser Medical Applications |
3 |
Types of lasers; laser-tissue interactions; ablation; photo-thermal processes; photochemical reactions; bio-stimulation and wound healing; interaction mechanisms; laser applications; laser delivery; laser safety.
Prerequisite: None
|
| A1132202 |
Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing Lab (1) |
1 |
"Practical applications on: the choice of lenses materials, forms of lenses, prisms measurement, lens power measurement, frames selection, frames mounting. |
| A1133202 |
Contact Lenses Lab (1) |
1 |
"Hygiene in contact lenses handling; measurements selection of soft contact lenses, fitting of soft lenses; criteria for patient selection; patient training on use of contact lenses. |
| A1133402 |
Binocular Vision Lab (1) |
1 |
|
| A1134801 |
Optometry Clinics-Field Training (1) |
3 |
"Under the supervision of the optometry department, the student will examine patients with many different problems in optometry clinics dealing with: primary health care, primary eye care, contact lenses, spectacle dispensing. |
| A1133101 |
Visual Perception |
2 |
"Introduction; physical aspects of vision; physiological aspects of vision; principles of psychophysical measurement; visual detection and discrimination; spatio-temporal resolution; color vision; binocular vision. |
| A1133401 |
Binocular Vision (1) |
2 |
"Introduction; review of ocular anatomy and physiology; Strabismus definition; strabismus types; etiology and pathophysiology of strabismus; diagnosis and treatment modalities. |
| A1134503 |
Geriatric Optometry |
3 |
"Introduction; basic concepts of geriatrics medicine; ocular and systemic diseases related to geriatrics; assessment techniques; the role of optometrist in maintaining the independent lifestyles of these special populations. |
| A1134402 |
Binocular Vision (2) |
3 |
"Introduction; review of diseases related to binocular vision anomalies; advanced investigation of binocular vision; advanced assessment techniques; management of a range of binocular vision anomalies within optometric practice. |
| A1133307 |
Occupational Vision |
3 |
Introduction; lighting principles; ergonomics and industrial hygiene; occupational and environmental regulation; protective and preventative principles of ocular injury.
Prerequisite: None
|
| A1134802 |
Optometry Clinics-Field Training (2) |
3 |
Under the supervision of the optometry department, the students will expand their clinical skills by examining patients with many different problems in hospital clinics dealing with: primary health care, contact lenses, binocular vision, low vision, pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry.
Prerequisite: A1134801 Ophthalmic Clinics - Field Training (1)
|
| A1133302 |
Optometry Theory & Methods Lab (3) |
1 |
"Review of basic clinical skills; prescription refinement; assessment methods for: visual efficiency, visual information processing; advanced clinical skills; complete visual assessment of patients; introduction to pediatric and geriatric refraction. |
| A1134901 |
Graduation Project |
2 |
Upon the approval of the head of the department, and under the supervision of an assigned supervisor, the student will conduct a research project in the fields related to optometry, the student will then present the findings in front of the studnets and a research committee.
Prerequisite: Passed 90 Credit Hours
. |
| A1133304 |
Visual Functions Testing Instruments Lab (1) |
2 |
"Practice the use of special testing instruments: visual field testing, color vision testing, corneal topography, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, tonometry.
Corequisite: A1133303 Visual Functions Testing Instruments
|
| A1134501 |
Low Vision & Vision Rehabilitation |
2 |
"Basic optical concepts; diseases related to low vision; proper usage and prescription of magnifying systems and imaging technology; non-optical low vision devices; introduction to vision rehabilitation. |
| A1133306 |
Ocular Diseases (2) |
3 |
"Introduction; diseases affecting the posterior segment of the eye: pathophysiology, clinical presentations, diagnostic techniques, treatment techniques; systemic diseases related to ocular diseases.
Prerequisite: A1133305 Ocular Diseases (1) |
| A1132601 |
Ocular Pharmacology |
2 |
"Classification and pharmacologic actions of currently employed ophthalmic drugs; clinical utilization of the drugs: indications, contraindications, dosages, and side effects; medications used routinely for the delivery of primary eye care. |
| A1134401 |
Pediatric Optometry |
3 |
"Introduction; ocular characteristics of the pediatric population; growth and development of the eye; pediatric vision assessment; diagnosis and management of pediatric eye disorders; vision screening; dyslexia; introduction to child psychology. |
| A1132101 |
Ocular Anatomy & Physiology |
3 |
Extensive knowledge about the structure of the human eye and adnexa: anterior segment, the visual pathway, the posterior segment; detailed anatomy and physiology of each structure from theoretical and clinical perspectives; the vascular and nerve supply to various structures of the eye. Prerequisite: A1111101 Anatomy & Histology |
| A1132102 |
Ocular Anatomy & Physiology |
1 |
"Basic optical principles; introduction to lenses and lenses materials; lens curvature; surface powers; forms of lenses; prisms characteristics; lens aberrations; frames types; frames mounting. |
| A1132201 |
Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing (1) |
2 |
"Basic optical principles; introduction to lenses and lenses materials; lens curvature; surface powers; forms of lenses; prisms characteristics; lens aberrations; frames types; frames mounting. |
| A1133602 |
Optometric Business Management |
1 |
|
| A1132303 |
Optometry Theory & Methods (2) |
2 |
"Theoretical aspects of the following tests: Retinoscopy, keratometry, direct ophthalmoscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp biomicroscopy techniques, objective refraction, subjective refraction. |
| A1132304 |
Optometry Theory & Methods Lab (2) |
1 |
"Students will practice how to perform the following tests: retinoscopy, keratometry, direct ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, objective refraction, subjective refraction. |
| A1133305 |
Ocular Diseases (1) |
3 |
|
| A1134704 |
Public Eye Health |
2 |
Introduction; public needs assessment; health economics; epidemiology; basic biostatistics; international initiatives in public health; patient-optometrist communication skills; the role of eye care professionals in public eye health.
Prerequisite: None
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