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2026

OPTOM 345B

: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology
2021 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Prerequisite: OPTOM 171 or 272
Restriction: OPTOM 245 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 345 A and B
2027

OPTOM 345B

: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology
2020 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Prerequisite: OPTOM 171 or 272
Restriction: OPTOM 245 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 345 A and B
2028

OPTOM 353B

: Ocular Pathology
2024 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 251 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2029

OPTOM 353B

: Ocular Pathology
2023 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 251 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2030

OPTOM 353B

: Ocular Pathology
2022 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 251 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2031

OPTOM 353B

: Ocular Pathology
2021 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 251 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2032

OPTOM 353B

: Ocular Pathology
2020 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 251 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 353 A and B
2033

OPTOM 375B

: Visual Science 2
2024 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 270 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2034

OPTOM 375B

: Visual Science 2
2023 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 270 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2035

OPTOM 375B

: Visual Science 2
2022 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 270 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2036

OPTOM 375B

: Visual Science 2
2021 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 270 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2037

OPTOM 375B

: Visual Science 2
2020 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 270 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 375 A and B
2038

OPTOM 416B

: Clinical Optometry
2024 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2039

OPTOM 416B

: Clinical Optometry
2023 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2040

OPTOM 416B

: Clinical Optometry
2022 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2041

OPTOM 416B

: Clinical Optometry
2021 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2042

OPTOM 416B

: Clinical Optometry
2020 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 416 A and B
2043

OPTOM 430B

: Contact Lens Practice
2024 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 330 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2044

OPTOM 430B

: Contact Lens Practice
2023 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 330 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2045

OPTOM 430B

: Contact Lens Practice
2022 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 330 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2046

OPTOM 430B

: Contact Lens Practice
2021 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 330 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2047

OPTOM 430B

: Contact Lens Practice
2020 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 330 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 430 A and B
2048

OPTOM 442B

: Optometry for Special Populations
2024 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 341, 440, 441 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 442 A and B
2049

OPTOM 442B

: Optometry for Special Populations
2023 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 341, 440, 441 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 442 A and B
2050

OPTOM 442B

: Optometry for Special Populations
2022 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.
Subject: Optometry and Vision Science
Restriction: OPTOM 341, 440, 441 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 442 A and B