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OPTOM 263A
: Essential Optics2021 Semester One (1213)
An introduction to optics relevant to optometry and necessary to understand the optical performance of the eye, the design of ophthalmic lens applications, and the principles of operation of clinical instrumentation. Topics include; the basic principles of physical optics, the principles of image formation by lenses and lens systems mirrors and prisms, optics of the eye, ocular ametropia and aberrations.
Restriction: OPTOM 215, 262, 265
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 263 A and B
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OPTOM 263A
: Essential Optics2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to optics relevant to optometry and necessary to understand the optical performance of the eye, the design of ophthalmic lens applications, and the principles of operation of clinical instrumentation. Topics include; the basic principles of physical optics, the principles of image formation by lenses and lens systems mirrors and prisms, optics of the eye, ocular ametropia and aberrations.
Restriction: OPTOM 215, 262, 265
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 263 A and B
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OPTOM 272A
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2025 Semester One (1253)
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
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OPTOM 272A
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2024 Semester One (1243)
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
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OPTOM 272A
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2023 Semester One (1233)
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
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OPTOM 272A
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2022 Semester One (1223)
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
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OPTOM 272A
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2021 Semester One (1213)
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
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OPTOM 272A
: Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the Visual System2020 Semester One (1203)
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
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OPTOM 292A
: Issues in Optometry2025 Semester One (1253)
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
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OPTOM 292A
: Issues in Optometry2020 Semester One (1203)
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
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OPTOM 316A
: Optometry2025 Semester One (1253)
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
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OPTOM 316A
: Optometry2024 Semester One (1243)
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
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OPTOM 316A
: Optometry2023 Semester One (1233)
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
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OPTOM 316A
: Optometry2022 Semester One (1223)
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
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OPTOM 316A
: Optometry2021 Semester One (1213)
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
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OPTOM 316A
: Optometry2020 Semester One (1203)
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
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OPTOM 345A
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2025 Semester One (1253)
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
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OPTOM 345A
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2024 Semester One (1243)
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
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OPTOM 345A
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2023 Semester One (1233)
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
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OPTOM 345A
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2022 Semester One (1223)
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
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OPTOM 345A
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2021 Semester One (1213)
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
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OPTOM 345A
: Principles of Ocular Pharmacology2020 Semester One (1203)
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
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OPTOM 353A
: Ocular Pathology2025 Semester One (1253)
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
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OPTOM 353A
: Ocular Pathology2024 Semester One (1243)
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
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OPTOM 353A
: Ocular Pathology2023 Semester One (1233)
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
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