36 courses in the 1974–75 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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School of Optometry
Faculty listed in 1974–75
EJ. Fisher, B.A., M.A.(Toronto), D.Sc.Hon.), (Penn. College of Optometry)
C.W. Bobier, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), B.A. (Toronto), M.S(Ohio State)
Faculty listed in 1974–75
W'S. Long, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), B.A.(Toronto) W.M. Lyle, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), M.S., Ph.D. (Indiana)
M.E. Woodruff, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), Ph.D. (Indiana)
M.G.E. Callender, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), B.Sc. (S.G.W.U.), M.Sc.(Waterloo)
A. Remole, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), B.F.A. (Manitoba), M.S., Ph.D.(Indiana)
J.G. Sivak, L.Sc.0.(Montreal), M.S.(Indiana), Ph.D.(Cornell) T.D. Williams, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), M.S. (Indiana)
G.C.S. Woo, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario), M.S., Ph.D (Indiana)
D.E. Andrew, B.A., M.D.(Toronto)
I. Baker, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
D.H. Lamont, B.A.(Toronto), Q.C.
C.W. Schwenger, M.D., D.P.H.(Toronto)
G.W. Wyszecki, Dipl.Ing., Dr. Ing.(Tech. Univ., Berlin)
W.R. Andrews, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) A.J. Baldock, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) R.R. Bock, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
D.B. Buck, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
R.R. Chen, O.D. College of Optometry of Ontario)
A. Fruman, B.A., O.D.(Waterloo)
A.L. Gold, Dip. Opt.(College of Optometry of Ontario) G.A. Grant, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
Y. Grant, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
F. Jaggard, O.D.(Waterloo)
AJ. MacKinnon, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) P. Martinello, O.D.(Waterloo)
M.S. Munn, Dip. Opt(College of Optometry of Ontario) H. Naftolin, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) C.G. Nicol, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) MLL. Osler, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
R.D. Pellowe, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) . S. Peta, O.D.(Waterloo)
J.M. Robertson, Dip. Opt(College of Optometry of Ontario) W.M. Rowe, O.D.College of Optometry of Ontario) S.A. Salsberg, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) J.R. Shankman, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) W. Shilman, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
H. Thompson, B.A.(Toronto), O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) P. Tracey, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) J. Turnbull, B.A., O.D.(College.of Optometry of Ontario) G.R. Virgin, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) A. Williams, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) B.S. Winter, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) EJ. Wylie, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario) V.S. Zuccaro, O.D.(College of Optometry of Ontario)
Course Descriptions
Students in other disciplines may register for Optometry courses only upon the approval of the Director of the School of Optometry. . .
A brief history of the profession; a review of the development of visual science; a consideration of legal and organizational development of optometry; the role of professional associations. The scope and nature of optometrical practice and the relationship of the profession to other professions and the community. 2 lectures, Fali term
Reflection and refraction. Image formation. Optical properties of plane and curved surfaces, prisms and thin lenses. Thick lens theory and lens systems. Ray construction. Optical and ophthalmic instruments. Polarization. Prerequisites: a course in first year Physics; Mathematics 125 or 130 4 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
The eye as an optical instrument. The refracting mechanism; accommodation, pupil action and lid action; the passage of light in the eye; stray light in the eye; analysis of the retinal stimulus pattern..
3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term Prerequisite: Optometry 206*
OPTOM 224Anatomy of the Eye and Associated Structureso
The gross, microscopic and ultra structure of ocular tissues will be examined in detail. Extensive dissection of various eyes will be completed. Bone and other supportive structure will be studied in the laboratory with emphasis directed toward application of anatomical knowledge to related courses in pathology and clinical optometry. Embryology and Comparative Anatomy are included. No credit will be given for this course until the student has successfully completed Optometry 234* 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term Corequisite: Biology 201
Oscular motility: description and analysis of eye movements, measurement of eye movements, the innervational systems of the extraocular and intraocular musculature. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory Prerequisite: Optometry 211*
Lectures on clinical techniques for examination of the optical properties of the eye. Included wil! be — measurement of the visual acuity, theory and practice of retinoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, keratometry, subjective sight testing, measurement of amplitude of accommodation, and calculation of reading addition. A laboratory course in which these techniques will be demonstrated and practised will run concurrently. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term Prerequisite: Optometry 211*
A study of the basic disease processes including inflammation, degeneration, neoplasia. The properties of pathogenic microorganisms and the specific diseases with which they are associated. Resistance, immunity, hypersensitivity. Diseases caused by physical agenst other than microorganisms. Principal diseases affecting each organ system. 3 lectures, I hour tutorial, Fall term Prerequisite: Biology 201, Optometry 224*-234*.
The history and manufacture of optical glass, ophthalmic lens surfacing and design, classification and performance of single vision ophthalmic lenses, prismatic effects, transposition, absorptive lenses and Icns coating, problems and solutions in fitting ophthalmic lenses to the eyes. The laboratory course deals with processing all types of ophthalmic material, as well as optical bench experiments. 3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Fall term Prerequisite: Optometry 206*
Clinical techniques for the examination of the binocular relations of the non-strabismic patient, with particular emphasis on the study of the relationship between accommodation and convergence; techniques of phorometry, prism vergence tests, relative accommodation tests, dynamic retinoscopy, and monocular and binocular cross cylinder tests. 3 lectures, 3 hour laboratory, Winter term Prerequisite: Optometry 301*, 302*
A continuation of 305*. 4 lectures, 1 hour tutorial, Winter term Prerequisite Optometry 305*
316* Optometrical Optics
401* Physiological Optics
402* Clinical Optometry
404* Physiology of the Visual Systems
405* Ocular Pathology
406* Optometrical Optics
School of Optometry
A continuation of 306*, dealing with problems peculiar to bifocal and multifocal lenses. Aberrations of thin lenses and the design of lenses for ophthalmic usc.
3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Winter term
Prerequisite: Optometry 306*
Psychophysics of vision: light and dark adaptation; spatial and temporal light discrimination; normal and defective colour vision. 3 lectures, 3 hour laboratory
Prerequisites: Optometry 301*, 311*
The sequence of testing in the clinical examination will be outlined. Stress will be on case history, tests of the integrity of the visual system, tests of the refractive properties, and tests of binocular relations. The integration of these tests into a satisfactory clinical analysis and modes of treatment will constitute a large part of the course.
3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Fall term
Prerequisites: Optometry 302*, 312*
The physiology of the smooth muscles of the eye, the extraocular striate muscles, the lacrimal apparatus, the cornea, the iris, the lens, the ciliary body and the vitreous body. Production and
_drainage of aqueous and related influences on intraocular
pressure. The vascular supply of the eye. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Fall term Prerequisite: Optometry 224*
A detailed study of the diseases which involve the eye and related structures with emphasis on early recognition. Symptomatology, differential diagnosis. Evidence of systematic disease as manifest in the eye. A study of headaches.
3 lectures, I hour lab bacteriology, Fall term -
Prerequisite: Optometry 305*, 315*
The lecture course will deal with the problems involved in the selecting, preparing and fitting ophthalmic materials. Consideration of cosmetic and comfort requirements. The laboratory course will give the student experience in working with lenses and frames as he prepares ophthalmic materials for clinic patients.
A series of lectures and laboratories on the principles and procedures of prescribing and fitting contact lenses.
2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Fall term
Prerequisites: Optometry 401*, 402*
The student is assigned to the Visual Analysis Clinic and under the direct supervision of optometrists of the clinic staff, carries out routine clinical investigations of patients who attend the public clinic.
No credit will be given for this course until the student has successfully completed Optometry 418*
Light sources, transmitting and reflecting susrfaces; principles of radiometry and photometry; illumination and related factors , involved in the control of the visual environment. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Fall term
A continuation of 402*. The detection of strabismus and techniques for testing the sensory and motor characteristics of the strabismic patient. The aim will be to allow the student to evaluate the likelihood of achieving a cure by non surgical means. The techniques of orthoptics and visual training by which a rehabilitation of vision can be attempted will be described and demonstrated. 3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Winter term Prerequisites: Optometry 302*, 312*, 402*
The neural processing of an image by the retina. Transmission of colour, brightness borders, and movement to the lateral geniculate, superior colliculus and cortex. Neural basis of binocular depth perception, accommodation, convergence and other eye movements. The effects of deprivation on development of the visual nervous system. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Winter term Prerequisite: Optometry 404*
OPTOM 427Optometric Specialties: Aniseikonia and Low Vision Aids
A series of lectures and labs on the principles and procedures involved in fitting patients with low vision aids and in detecting and correcting aniseikonia. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, Winter term Prerequisites: Optometry 401*, 402*
Each student is required to complete 120 hours of clinical practice during the summer term. Times will be arranged by the student with the approval of the clinic staff. This is a 1.0 credit course. Prerequisite: Permission of Clinic Director
OPTOM 500Optometrical Lectures on laws governing the practice of Optometry in Canada
Jurisprudence and Praxis and laws relating to the rights and responsibilities of the optom-— etrist in his relations with his patients; the establishment and management of optometric practice; economics, taxes, insurance, _ accounting, office design, mode of practice, professional organization and societies. 2 lectures, Fall term
OPTOM 501Physiological Optics Assignments wil include preparing for seminars on topics of
interest, reviews, library and laboratory researches by individuals or small groups. Consideration will be given to the individual student’s special interests. Students who have demonstrated a particular interest in research in this area may elect this course as an alternative to Psychology 357*; Optometry 513*.
3 hours, Fall term Prerequisites: Optometry 401*, 411*
OPTOM 502Advanced Clinical The lecture portion of this course will deal with special tech-
Optometry niques of clinical optometry for examination of refractive
properties and binocular relations; techniques of binocular refraction, prism adaptation; etiology of refractive errors and change of refraction with age; seminars and the presentation of clinical case reports by the student for defense and criticism will constitute a part of the course. 3 lectures, Fall term Prerequisites: Optometry 302*, 312*, 402*, 412*
OPTOM 504Ocular Pharmacology Neurohumoral theory, responses to drugs, sterile techniques,
disinfectants. Drugs used in contact lens practice, drugs used topically on the eye, drugs used as diagnostic aids. Side effects of all drugs on the eye and vision.
2 lectures, 1 hour laboratory, Fall term Prerequisites: Optometry 404*, 405*, 415*
OPTOM 508Optometry Clinic The clinic is the culmination of the optometry student’s edu-
cational career. Emphasis will be placed on vision care to patients of all ages and walks of life. The clinical intern performs the total work of an optometrist under the supervision and counsel of clinical faculty. Specialty. clinics will be operated within the clinic organization to obtain facility of application of appropriate skill in pathology detection, orthoptics and vision training, contact lens application, the detection and rehabilitation of perceptualmotor problems, the problems associated with the low-vision patient.
No credit will be given for this course until the student has successfully completed Optometry 518*. 24 hours clinic, Fall term
OPTOM 509Community Health The role of optometry in providing vision care to society and the
Optometry community. Optometrical services to industry, in schools, the role of vision in the safe operation of highway vehicles and airplanes as well as the role of optometry in private and government programmes of vision care and health insurance. Epidemiology. 4 lectures, Fall term
This course deals with aspects of communication, control and motivation in optometric clinical practice. Verbal communication with the patient during and at the conclusion of the visual examination will be emphasized along with intra- and inter-professional referral methods. Special problems arising with elderly patients and children will be reviewed. The student will be asked to evaluate his own aims and skills in these matters.., 2 lectures, Winter term
A brief review of Mendelian genetics, and the molecular basis of modern genetics. Inherited conditions of particular interest, e.g., colour vision, albinism, aniridia, refractive error, retinoblastoma, etc. Genetic counseling, and the detection of carriers. 2 lectures, Winter term Prerequisites: Optometry 405*, 415*