39 courses in the 1978–79 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor, Director of Schoo! M.E. Woodruff, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), PhD (Indiana)
Professors
C. W. Bobier, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), BA (Toronto), MS (Ohio State)
E. J. Fisher, BA, MA (Toronto), DSc (Penn. College of Optometry)
W.S. Long, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), BA (Toronto)
W.M. Lyle, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), MS, PhD (indiana)
J.D. Moreland, BSc (London), DIC, PhD (Imperial College)
R.D. Peilowe, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario)
F. Van Nus, BA, BSc (Western Michigan), OD, MS (indiana)
Associate Professors
R: D. Beauchamp, BA (McMaster), MA, PhD (Brown)
R. Remole, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), BFA (Manitoba), MS, PhD (indiana)
J. G. Sivak, LScO (Montreal), MS (Indiana), PhD (Cornell)
T. D. Williams, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), MS, PhD (Indiana)
G.C.S. Woo, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), MS, PhD (indiana)
Assistant Professors
M. G.E. Callender, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario) BSc (S.G.W.U.), MSc (Waterloo)
W.F. Long, BA (William Jewell Call, Miss), MS, PhD: (Mich State Univ), OD (Indiana)
Adjunct Professors
D. E. Andrew, BA, MD (Toronto)
Baker, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario) D.H. Lamont, BA (Toronto), QC
C.W. Schwenger, MD, DPH (Toronto)
G. W. Wyszecki, Dip! Ing, Dr Ing (Tech. Univ. Berlin)
Clinic Supervisors —Full time (1977-1978)
D. Bader, Dip Opt (SA), OD (Houston)
D. B. Buck, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario)
C.C. Dalziel, OD (Waterloo)
D.J. Egan, BSc (St. John's Univ), OD (Penn College of Optometry)
D. A. Hayhoe, OD (Waterloo)
J.P. Johnson, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario)
B. Levy, Dip Opt (SA), OD (California, Berkley), MSc
H.A. McDonald, BA (Saskatchewan), OD (College of Optometry), MSc (Waterloo)
S.D.Riome, OD (Los Angeles College of Optometry)
Clinic Supervisors - Part-time (1977-1978) W. A. Andrews, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario) R.R. Bock, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario) K.S. Chhatwal, OD (Waterloo) A.N. Fruman, BA (Saskatchewan), OD (Waterloo) G.A. Grant, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario) R. M. Haber, 8Sc (Toronto), OD (Waterloo) D. M. Hector, OD (Waterloo) V.A. Kuraitis, OD (Waterloo) P.E. Martinetlo, OD (Waterloo) M.S. Munn, Dip Opt (College of Optometry of Ontario) M. A. Oiffer, BSc (York University), OD (Waterloo) R.J.Pace, OD (Waterloo) J. Parr, OD (Waterloo) J. S, Peaker, OD (Waterloo) J. M. Robertson, Dip Opt (College of Optometry of Ontario) V.M. Russell, OD (College of Optometry of Ontario), BA (Toronto) R.L. Saari, OD (Waterloo) L.E. Springer, OD (Waterloo) N. Van Ymeren, OD (Waterloo) W. Woolner, OD (Waterloo)
Clinic Residents (1977-1978) D.R. Freson, BA, OD (indiana) J. F. Jantzi, OD (Waterloo)
R. Miller, OD (Waterloo)
R. Scheid, OD (Waterloo)
R.A. Wiggins, BS, OD (indiana)
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 and the development of visual science; a consideration of legal and organizational development of optometry; the role of professional associations. The role and scope of optometry and its relationship to other professions and the community.
Reflection and refraction. Image formation. Optical properties of plane ahd curved surfaces, prisms and thin lenses. Thick lens theory and lens systems. Ray construction. Optical and ophthalmic instruments. Polarization.
Prereq: Physi21, 121L, 122, 122L, Math 113
Course Descriptions Optometry
The eye as an optical instrument. Ametropia and emmetropia. The refracting mechanism. The stimulus to accommodation. Ocular transmission. Visual acuity and visual performance; stray light in the eye; analysis of the retinal stimulus pattern.
Prereq: Optom 206
The gross, microscopic and ultra structure of ocular tissues. The embryology and comparative anatomy of the eye will be emphasized. The relationship of the eye to the vascular supply of the head and the nervous system will be studied. This course is credited only upon completion of Optom 234.
Coreq: Bio! 207
A continuation of Optom 224.
Prereq: Optom 224
Ocular motility: Kinematics of eye movements, muscle actions, measurements of eye movements, types of eye movements, innervational systems subserving eye movements, clinical application.
Prereq: Optom 211
Lectures and laboratories on clinical techniques for examination of the optical properties of the eye. Prereq: Optom 211
Basic disease processes, including inflammation, degeneration, neoplasia; pathogenic microbiology and related diseases; immunity and hypersensitivity; disease caused by physical! agents; diseases of the organ systems.
Prereq: Biol 201, Optom 224-234.
Optom3065 F 3C4L 05
Optometrical Optics
The properties of ophthalmic glass and lenses, and the problems and solutions involved in fitting lenses of the eyes. Laboratory work involves processing prescriptions, as well as experiments in optics.
Prereq: Optom 206
The perception of light. Spectral sensitivity of the eye. Photochemistry of the retina. Luminance discrimination. The Stiles-Crawford effect. Visual Acuity. Intermittent stimulation. Introduction to colorimetry.
3C,3L 0.5
Lectures and laboratories on clinical techniques for examination of the optical properties of the eye. Prereq: Optom 301, 302.
3C,3L 0.5
A continuation of 305. Prereq: Optom 305
4C,1T 0.5
A continuation of 306, dealing with problems peculiar to bifocal and multifocal lenses. Aberrations of thin lenses and the design of lenses of ophthalmic use.
Prereq: Optom 306
3C,4L 0.5
A continuation of 311. Increment thresholds and Stiles’ mechanisms. The laws of colour mixture. Chromaticity diagrams. Colour matching and colour discrimination. Characteristics of normals and colour defectives. The design of visual colorimeters, anomaloscopes and of colour vision screening tests. Congenital and acquired defects of cofour vision.
Case analysis of the nonstrabismic patient: case history, testing the health and integrity of the visual system, refractive tests, binocular relations, analysis, diagnosis, prognosis and modes of therapy.
Prereq: Optom 302, 312
3C,2L 0.5
The physiology of the smooth muscles of the eye, the extrocular 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. Prereq: Optom 224
Course Descriptions 365 Optometry
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.
Prereq: Optom 305, 315
3C,iL 0.5
The lecture course deals with problems involved in selecting, preparing and fitting ophthalmic materials. Optical, cosmetic and comfort requirements, and patient counselling are considered. The laboratory course provides experience in preparing and fitting materials to patients.
Prereq: Optom 306, 316
2C,4L 0.5
Aseries of lectures and laboratories on the principles and procedures of prescribing and fitting contact lenses. Prereq: Optom 401, 402
under the direct supervision of optometrists of the clinic staff, carries out routine clinical investigations of patients who attend the public clinic.
No credit given until successful completion of
Optom 418.
Prereq: Permission of Clinic Director
8 Clinic 0.5
Principles of radiometry and photometry; illumination and related factors involved in the design and control of the visual environment in relationship to the human visual system; lighting surveys.
Binocular vision and perception: The binocular system; binocular integration and interaction; effects of disparate stimulation; perceived size, shape, direction, distance, motion, colour, illusions.
Prereq: Optom 401
3C,3L 0.5
Detection and evaluation of sensory and motor characteristics of vision in strabismus. Classifications, diagnosis, prognosis, modes of therapy for strabismus and amblyopia.
Prereq: Optom 302, 312, 402
The neural processing of colour, brightness, movement and form by the retina, lateral geniculate, cortex, superior colliculus and other brain centres. Neural mechanisms underlying binocular depth perception, the accommodative response and eye movement.
Prereq: Optom 404.
A continuation of 405. Prereq: Optom 405
3C,1L 0.5
A continuation of 408.
Prereq: Optom 408
Low Vision Aids
A series of lectures and laboratories in examining low vision and aniseikonic patients with specific techniques described. Treatment and therapy will be included. Prereq: Optom 401, 402
Each student is required to complete 120 hours of clinical practice during the spring term. Times will be arranged by the student with the approval of the clinic staff. Prereq: Successful completion of Year 4 programme.
“Optom500 F 2C O05
Optometrical Praexis Practice management; financial management.
establishing a practice, interprofessional relations, office design, optometric assistants, professional associations.
Students with an interest in research may arrange witha professor to undertake a research project of mutual interest. This course serves as an alternative to
Psych 357. Contact the course co-ordinator for detaiis.
A series of lectures and practical demonstrations of the principles and procedures of advanced contact lens materials and resources including their physiological -implications.
Pediatric Optometry
Special aspects of the Management of vision problems of infants and young children are discussed.
Course Descriptions Optometry
Visual Aspects of Learning Difficulties
The aspects of vision problems related to learning difficulty including tests and measurements taken by optometrists. The role of the optometrist in conjunction with the parents, teachers, and psychologists in assisting children to achieve is discussed.
Prereq: Optom 302, 312, 402, 412
Neurohumoral theory, response to drugs, sterile techniques, disinfectants. Drugs used in contact lens practice, drugs used topically on the eye, drugs on the eye and vision.
Prereq: Optom 404, 405, 415
The clinical programme teaches the student how to provide optometrical services including pathology detection, strabismus evaluation and the application of spectacle therapy, contact lenses and vision training. The patients cared for extend from the pediatric to the geriatric, and include those with perceptual problems, or with low vision.
No credit given until successful completion of
Optom 518.
Prereq: Permission of Clinic Director
24 Clinic 0.5
Governmental and social aspects of health and vision care delivery are discussed in relation to the epidemiology of vision problems..
Lectures relating to the legal aspects of practicing optometry in Canada. The rights and responsibilities of the optometrist in practice are examined and discussed.
A continuation of 501. This course serves as an alternative to Optom 513.
Prereq: Optom 501
A continuation of Optom 502
Visual Gerontology
Aspects of the aging process on the visual system and the optometrical management of the visual problems of older persons.
Recent Advances in Optometrical Technology and Instrumentation
The use and interpretation of new resources for collecting, recording, analyzing and using optometrical data.
Verbal communication and counselling during the optometrical examination, alternatives to technical terminology, report and letter writing, preparing and
‘ delivering papers and talks for professional societies and public information.
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 counselling, and the detection of carriers.
Prereq: Optom 405, 415
A continuation of 508. Prereq: Optom 508
24 Clinic 0.5
Aspects of prevention of accidents and injury to the visual system.
The production of efficient and comfortable vision at work and recreation.
Note
Graduation in Optometry is contingent upon successful completion of comprehensive examinations involving oral, written and clinical applications of optometry. These examinations are ordinarily held in the Winter term of the fourth professional year.
Course Descriptions 367 Optometry/Peace and Contlict Studies