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6251
OPTOM 272B
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2022 Semester Two (1225)
Anatomy and physiology of the eye and visual pathway. Topics include composition and structure of the tear film, neural processing in the visual cortex, aspects of visual function including spatial and temporal vision, motion perception and colour vision. Investigation of visual perception using psychophysical and electrophysiological techniques.
Restriction: OPTOM 151, 170, 171
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 272 A and B
6252
OPTOM 272B
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2021 Semester Two (1215)
Anatomy and physiology of the eye and visual pathway. Topics include composition and structure of the tear film, neural processing in the visual cortex, aspects of visual function including spatial and temporal vision, motion perception and colour vision. Investigation of visual perception using psychophysical and electrophysiological techniques.
Restriction: OPTOM 151, 170, 171
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 272 A and B
6253
OPTOM 272B
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2020 Semester Two (1205)
Anatomy and physiology of the eye and visual pathway. Topics include composition and structure of the tear film, neural processing in the visual cortex, aspects of visual function including spatial and temporal vision, motion perception and colour vision. Investigation of visual perception using psychophysical and electrophysiological techniques.
Restriction: OPTOM 151, 170, 171
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 272 A and B
6254
OPTOM 292B
: Issues in Optometry2025 Semester Two (1255)
Topics of special interest to students entering Optometry from overseas and from the graduate entry quota.
Prerequisite: Permission of Head of School
Restriction: OPTOM 191 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 292 A and B
Restriction: OPTOM 191 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 292 A and B
6255
OPTOM 292B
: Issues in Optometry2020 Semester Two (1205)
Topics of special interest to students entering Optometry from overseas and from the graduate entry quota.
Prerequisite: Permission of Head of School
Restriction: OPTOM 191 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 292 A and B
Restriction: OPTOM 191 To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 292 A and B
6256
OPTOM 316B
: Optometry2025 Semester Two (1255)
An integrative approach to the scope of optometric practice, addressing both the theoretical basis and clinical practice of the optometric examination, correction of refractive error and dispensing of optical appliances. Topics covered include: visual acuity, visual fields, colour vision, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, refractive examination, binocular examination, optical correction, lens materials and coatings, history taking, communication skills and clinical problem solving.
Restriction: OPTOM 211, 212, 265, 313, 314, 365, 366
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 316 A and B
6257
OPTOM 316B
: Optometry2024 Semester Two (1245)
An integrative approach to the scope of optometric practice, addressing both the theoretical basis and clinical practice of the optometric examination, correction of refractive error and dispensing of optical appliances. Topics covered include: visual acuity, visual fields, colour vision, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, refractive examination, binocular examination, optical correction, lens materials and coatings, history taking, communication skills and clinical problem solving.
Restriction: OPTOM 211, 212, 265, 313, 314, 365, 366
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 316 A and B
6258
OPTOM 316B
: Optometry2023 Semester Two (1235)
An integrative approach to the scope of optometric practice, addressing both the theoretical basis and clinical practice of the optometric examination, correction of refractive error and dispensing of optical appliances. Topics covered include: visual acuity, visual fields, colour vision, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, refractive examination, binocular examination, optical correction, lens materials and coatings, history taking, communication skills and clinical problem solving.
Restriction: OPTOM 211, 212, 265, 313, 314, 365, 366
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 316 A and B
6259
OPTOM 316B
: Optometry2022 Semester Two (1225)
An integrative approach to the scope of optometric practice, addressing both the theoretical basis and clinical practice of the optometric examination, correction of refractive error and dispensing of optical appliances. Topics covered include: visual acuity, visual fields, colour vision, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, refractive examination, binocular examination, optical correction, lens materials and coatings, history taking, communication skills and clinical problem solving.
Restriction: OPTOM 211, 212, 265, 313, 314, 365, 366
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 316 A and B
6260
OPTOM 316B
: Optometry2021 Semester Two (1215)
An integrative approach to the scope of optometric practice, addressing both the theoretical basis and clinical practice of the optometric examination, correction of refractive error and dispensing of optical appliances. Topics covered include: visual acuity, visual fields, colour vision, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, refractive examination, binocular examination, optical correction, lens materials and coatings, history taking, communication skills and clinical problem solving.
Restriction: OPTOM 211, 212, 265, 313, 314, 365, 366
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 316 A and B
6261
OPTOM 316B
: Optometry2020 Semester Two (1205)
An integrative approach to the scope of optometric practice, addressing both the theoretical basis and clinical practice of the optometric examination, correction of refractive error and dispensing of optical appliances. Topics covered include: visual acuity, visual fields, colour vision, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, refractive examination, binocular examination, optical correction, lens materials and coatings, history taking, communication skills and clinical problem solving.
Restriction: OPTOM 211, 212, 265, 313, 314, 365, 366
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 316 A and B
6262
OPTOM 345B
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2025 Semester Two (1255)
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
6263
OPTOM 345B
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2024 Semester Two (1245)
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
6264
OPTOM 345B
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
6265
OPTOM 345B
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2022 Semester Two (1225)
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
6266
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
6267
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
6268
OPTOM 353B
: Ocular Pathology2025 Semester Two (1255)
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
6269
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
6270
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
6271
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
6272
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
6273
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
6274
OPTOM 375B
: Visual Science 22025 Semester Two (1255)
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
6275
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
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