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2026
OPTOM 345B
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2021 Semester Two (1215)
General principles of pharmacology. Pharmacodynamics. Drug absorption, distribution and metabolism. Mechanism of drug action at receptors. Drugs and their application on ophthalmic practice. The autonomic nervous system: anatomy and physiology. Mechanisms of action of ocular pharmaceutical agents. Principles of pharmacological treatment of ocular disease. Drug interactions. Legislation on use of ocular pharmaceutical agents by optometrists in New Zealand and internationally. Introduction to therapeutic agents in optometric practice. Scope of treatment. Shared care.
Prerequisite: OPTOM 171 or 272
Restriction: OPTOM 245 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 345 A and B
Restriction: OPTOM 245 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 345 A and B
2027
OPTOM 345B
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2020 Semester Two (1205)
General principles of pharmacology. Pharmacodynamics. Drug absorption, distribution and metabolism. Mechanism of drug action at receptors. Drugs and their application on ophthalmic practice. The autonomic nervous system: anatomy and physiology. Mechanisms of action of ocular pharmaceutical agents. Principles of pharmacological treatment of ocular disease. Drug interactions. Legislation on use of ocular pharmaceutical agents by optometrists in New Zealand and internationally. Introduction to therapeutic agents in optometric practice. Scope of treatment. Shared care.
Prerequisite: OPTOM 171 or 272
Restriction: OPTOM 245 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 345 A and B
Restriction: OPTOM 245 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 345 A and B
2028
OPTOM 353B
: Ocular Pathology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Pathophysiology of the eye. Histopathology of eye disease. Pathology of orbit, lacrimal system, conjunctiva, cornea, uvea, lens and retina. Developmental anomalies of the eye.
Restriction: OPTOM 251
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2029
OPTOM 353B
: Ocular Pathology2023 Semester Two (1235)
Pathophysiology of the eye. Histopathology of eye disease. Pathology of orbit, lacrimal system, conjunctiva, cornea, uvea, lens and retina. Developmental anomalies of the eye.
Restriction: OPTOM 251
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2030
OPTOM 353B
: Ocular Pathology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Pathophysiology of the eye. Histopathology of eye disease. Pathology of orbit, lacrimal system, conjunctiva, cornea, uvea, lens and retina. Developmental anomalies of the eye.
Restriction: OPTOM 251
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2031
OPTOM 353B
: Ocular Pathology2021 Semester Two (1215)
Pathophysiology of the eye. Histopathology of eye disease. Pathology of orbit, lacrimal system, conjunctiva, cornea, uvea, lens and retina. Developmental anomalies of the eye.
Restriction: OPTOM 251
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2032
OPTOM 353B
: Ocular Pathology2020 Semester Two (1205)
Pathophysiology of the eye. Histopathology of eye disease. Pathology of orbit, lacrimal system, conjunctiva, cornea, uvea, lens and retina. Developmental anomalies of the eye.
Restriction: OPTOM 251
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2033
OPTOM 375B
: Visual Science 22024 Semester Two (1245)
To provide an understanding of visual information processing in human brain. In particular the cortical processing of shape, motion and colour, and development of the visual cortex will be addressed. A problem-oriented approach will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will acquire the ability to seek, evaluate and retrieve scientific information on which to base their clinical practice.
Restriction: OPTOM 270
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2034
OPTOM 375B
: Visual Science 22023 Semester Two (1235)
To provide an understanding of visual information processing in human brain. In particular the cortical processing of shape, motion and colour, and development of the visual cortex will be addressed. A problem-oriented approach will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will acquire the ability to seek, evaluate and retrieve scientific information on which to base their clinical practice.
Restriction: OPTOM 270
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2035
OPTOM 375B
: Visual Science 22022 Semester Two (1225)
To provide an understanding of visual information processing in human brain. In particular the cortical processing of shape, motion and colour, and development of the visual cortex will be addressed. A problem-oriented approach will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will acquire the ability to seek, evaluate and retrieve scientific information on which to base their clinical practice.
Restriction: OPTOM 270
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2036
OPTOM 375B
: Visual Science 22021 Semester Two (1215)
To provide an understanding of visual information processing in human brain. In particular the cortical processing of shape, motion and colour, and development of the visual cortex will be addressed. A problem-oriented approach will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will acquire the ability to seek, evaluate and retrieve scientific information on which to base their clinical practice.
Restriction: OPTOM 270
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2037
OPTOM 375B
: Visual Science 22020 Semester Two (1205)
To provide an understanding of visual information processing in human brain. In particular the cortical processing of shape, motion and colour, and development of the visual cortex will be addressed. A problem-oriented approach will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will acquire the ability to seek, evaluate and retrieve scientific information on which to base their clinical practice.
Restriction: OPTOM 270
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2038
OPTOM 416B
: Clinical Optometry2024 Semester Two (1245)
Facilitates the transition from student to professional optometrist. Topics addressed include: structuring the routine optometric examination in a clinical setting, diagnosis and management of disorders of the visual system, case analysis, myopia control, visual ergonomics, vision screening, and visual standards. This course culminates in students examining and managing clients in the public University Clinics under supervision.
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2039
OPTOM 416B
: Clinical Optometry2023 Semester Two (1235)
Facilitates the transition from student to professional optometrist. Topics addressed include: structuring the routine optometric examination in a clinical setting, diagnosis and management of disorders of the visual system, case analysis, myopia control, visual ergonomics, vision screening, and visual standards. This course culminates in students examining and managing clients in the public University Clinics under supervision.
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2040
OPTOM 416B
: Clinical Optometry2022 Semester Two (1225)
Facilitates the transition from student to professional optometrist. Topics addressed include: structuring the routine optometric examination in a clinical setting, diagnosis and management of disorders of the visual system, case analysis, myopia control, visual ergonomics, vision screening, and visual standards. This course culminates in students examining and managing clients in the public University Clinics under supervision.
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2041
OPTOM 416B
: Clinical Optometry2021 Semester Two (1215)
Facilitates the transition from student to professional optometrist. Topics addressed include: structuring the routine optometric examination in a clinical setting, diagnosis and management of disorders of the visual system, case analysis, myopia control, visual ergonomics, vision screening, and visual standards. This course culminates in students examining and managing clients in the public University Clinics under supervision.
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2042
OPTOM 416B
: Clinical Optometry2020 Semester Two (1205)
Facilitates the transition from student to professional optometrist. Topics addressed include: structuring the routine optometric examination in a clinical setting, diagnosis and management of disorders of the visual system, case analysis, myopia control, visual ergonomics, vision screening, and visual standards. This course culminates in students examining and managing clients in the public University Clinics under supervision.
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2043
OPTOM 430B
: Contact Lens Practice2024 Semester Two (1245)
Principles of contact lens fitting and clinical procedures used in contact lens practice. Topics include: current designs of contact lenses, soft and rigid materials used in contact lens manufacture, contact lens optics and verification techniques, contact lens fitting, patient contact lens care, and complications associated with contact lens wear.
Restriction: OPTOM 330
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2044
OPTOM 430B
: Contact Lens Practice2023 Semester Two (1235)
Principles of contact lens fitting and clinical procedures used in contact lens practice. Topics include: current designs of contact lenses, soft and rigid materials used in contact lens manufacture, contact lens optics and verification techniques, contact lens fitting, patient contact lens care, and complications associated with contact lens wear.
Restriction: OPTOM 330
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2045
OPTOM 430B
: Contact Lens Practice2022 Semester Two (1225)
Principles of contact lens fitting and clinical procedures used in contact lens practice. Topics include: current designs of contact lenses, soft and rigid materials used in contact lens manufacture, contact lens optics and verification techniques, contact lens fitting, patient contact lens care, and complications associated with contact lens wear.
Restriction: OPTOM 330
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2046
OPTOM 430B
: Contact Lens Practice2021 Semester Two (1215)
Principles of contact lens fitting and clinical procedures used in contact lens practice. Topics include: current designs of contact lenses, soft and rigid materials used in contact lens manufacture, contact lens optics and verification techniques, contact lens fitting, patient contact lens care, and complications associated with contact lens wear.
Restriction: OPTOM 330
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2047
OPTOM 430B
: Contact Lens Practice2020 Semester Two (1205)
Principles of contact lens fitting and clinical procedures used in contact lens practice. Topics include: current designs of contact lenses, soft and rigid materials used in contact lens manufacture, contact lens optics and verification techniques, contact lens fitting, patient contact lens care, and complications associated with contact lens wear.
Restriction: OPTOM 330
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2048
OPTOM 442B
: Optometry for Special Populations2024 Semester Two (1245)
An advanced clinical course including consideration of visual disorders specific to children, adults with binocular vision abnormalities, or those with visual impairment including the older population. Topics include: developmental aspects and assessment of infants/children, investigation and management of binocular eye-movement disorders; and diagnosis and management of vision problems in visually impaired patients including electronic, optical and non-optical low vision appliances.
Restriction: OPTOM 341, 440, 441
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 442 A and B
2049
OPTOM 442B
: Optometry for Special Populations2023 Semester Two (1235)
An advanced clinical course including consideration of visual disorders specific to children, adults with binocular vision abnormalities, or those with visual impairment including the older population. Topics include: developmental aspects and assessment of infants/children, investigation and management of binocular eye-movement disorders; and diagnosis and management of vision problems in visually impaired patients including electronic, optical and non-optical low vision appliances.
Restriction: OPTOM 341, 440, 441
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 442 A and B
2050
OPTOM 442B
: Optometry for Special Populations2022 Semester Two (1225)
An advanced clinical course including consideration of visual disorders specific to children, adults with binocular vision abnormalities, or those with visual impairment including the older population. Topics include: developmental aspects and assessment of infants/children, investigation and management of binocular eye-movement disorders; and diagnosis and management of vision problems in visually impaired patients including electronic, optical and non-optical low vision appliances.
Restriction: OPTOM 341, 440, 441
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 442 A and B