Course

CONTACT LENS THEORY II

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Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Dispensing Opticianry
Course code
DOPT 2500
Credits
7.00
Semester length
15
Max class size
35
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course provides theory and interpretation of contact lens fitting procedures at an advanced level. It provides the skills to complete the procedure of fitting contact lenses by implementing patient pre-fit evaluation, instrumentation, measurements, trial lens fitting, and post-fit evaluation. It provides students the abilities needed to interpret and apply fitting techniques of specialty contact lenses for difficult visual and / or corneal abnormalities and to identify surgical alternatives available. The course provides basic skills necessary for managing a contact lens practice for effective patient record keeping, relationships and recall systems. It promotes a comprehensive knowledge of professional standards of practice.
Course content

A.  Physiological Optics

 

1. Introduction

 

                1. Course Content and Requirements

                2. Review of DOPT 2400

                3. Working relationships with Ophthalmology and Optometry

 

2. Anatomy & Physiology

 

                1. Terminology

                2. Corneal Topography

                3. Physiological Defects of the Eye

 

3. Refractive Surgery

 

                1. Terminology

                2. Corneal Refractive Surgery

                3. Intraocular Refractive Surgery

 

4. Pharmacology

 

                1. Terminology

                2. Ophthalmic Diagnostic Agents

                3. Ophthalmic Therapeutic Agents

                4. Contraindications to Contact Lens Wear

5. Contact Lens Business Management

 

                1. Contact Lens Instruments

                2. Office Computerization

                3. Practice Location

                4. Office Organization and Staffing

                5. Client File Management

                6. Inventory Management               

                7. Fee Structures

                8. Continuing Education

                9. Standards of Practice

 

B.  Applied Optics

 

1.  Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting

 

                1. Terminology

                2. Pre-fit Ocular Evaluation

                3. Gas Permeable Lens Material Selection

                4. Gas Permeable Lens Parameter Determination

                5. Gas Permeable Lens Insertion and Removal

                6. Gas Permeable Lens Patient Compliance

                7. Gas Permeable Lens Solutions and Accessories

                8. Gas Permeable Lens Follow-up Procedures

                9. Gas Permeable Lens Related Complications and Contraindications

 

2. Soft Contact Lens Fitting

 

                1. Terminology

                2. Pre-fit Ocular Evaluation

                3. Soft Lens Material Selection

                4. Soft Lens Parameter Determination

                5. Soft Lens Insertion and Removal

                6. Soft Lens Patient Compliance

                7. Soft Lens Solutions and Accessories

                8. Soft Lens Follow-up Procedures

                9. Soft Lens Related Complications and Contraindications

 

3. Specialty and Therapeutic Contact Lens Applications

 

                1. Terminology

                2. Healthy Eye Applications

                3. Diseased Eye Applications

                4. Injured Eye Applications

                5. Refractive Surgery Applications

Learning activities
  1. Lecture
  2. Calculation exercises in classroom
  3. Independent study of courseware
  4. Independent completion of post tests
  5. Completion of field assignments
Means of assessment

Evaluation of the course will be based on the course objectives in accordance with Douglas College policies.  Evaluation methods will include written tests and assignments.

 

                1.             Completion of Post Tests                                                   20%

                2.             Midterm exams (X2)                                                          40%

                3.             Final Exam                                                                       30%

                4.             Completion of field assignments                                         10%

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

 

     1.        1.1          Review and define terms pertaining to the anatomy and physiology of the human visual

                             system

                1.2          Review and describe the corneal topography of a healthy eye

                1.3          Review and describe the physiological defects of the visual system

 

     2.        2.1          Define terms pertaining to refractive surgery in spectacle and contact lens wear

 

     3.        3.1          Define terms pertaining to medications used in ophthalmology

                3.2          Describe the effects of ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic ocular medications

                3.3          Describe the effects of medications which may be contraindications to contact lens wear

 

    4.         4.1          Describe the aspects of a successful contact lens practice

 

    5.         5.1          Define terminology pertaining to the complete process of both soft and gas

                                permeable contact lens fittings

                5.2          Describe instruction of proper hygiene and care of contact lenses to a client

                5.3          Describe a post-fitting evaluation of a contact lens client

                5.4          Describe when it is appropriate to refer a contact lens client for further care to an                                                Ophthalmologist or Optometrist due to contact lens complications

 

6.             6.1          Define terms pertaining to specialty and therapeutic contact lens fittings

                6.2          Describe the fitting of specialty contact lenses on a healthy eye

                6.3          Describe the fitting of specialty and therapeutic contact lenses on diseased and injured eyes

                6.4          Describe the fitting of specialty and therapeutic contact lenses on refractive surgery patients

         

   7.        7.1            Apply the Standards of Practice of Dispensing Opticians (Contact Lenses) from the College

                      of  Opticians of B.C. pertaining to tools required, optical tolerances and professional conduct  

                             through case studies and scenarios

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

 

                Efron, Contact Lens Practice, (Latest Edition), Butterworth-Heinemann

 

                Stein-Slatt-Stein, Fitting Guide for Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses, Latest Edition, C.V. Mosby Co.

 

                Stein-Slatt, Ophthalmic Assistant (Latest Edition) St Louis, MO

 

                Douglas College Contact Lens Courseware

Requisites

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