46 courses in the 1993–94 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Undergraduate Officers J.K. Hovis, OPT 247, ext. 6768 T.D. Williams, OPT 335, ext. 3081
Introductory Note
Students in other disciplines may register for Optometry courses only upon the approval of the Associate Dean of Science for 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.
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 114.
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.
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. Prereq: PHYS 121/121L, 122/122L, MATH 107/108
Sensory processes involved in visual perception. Topics include spectral sensitivity, light and dark adaptation, temporal and spatial resolution, and principles of photometry.
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 106
A continuation of 105. Prereq: OPTOM 105
Introduction to the foundation and basic sciences of public health optometry with an emphasis on the epidemiology of vision problems.
Properties of single vision spherical, cylin-
drical and toric lenses. Optics of prisms
and lens combinations. Properties of oph-
thalmic lens materials. Absorptive lenses.
Field of view. Magnification effects of thin
lenses. Ophthalmic laboratory procedures. Prereq: PHYS 246, OPTOM 106
Ocular motility; Kinematics of eye movements, muscle actions, measurements of eye movements, types of eye movements, innervational systems subserving eye movements, clinical applications.
Prereq: OPTOM 111
Lectures and laboratories on clinical
techniques for examination of the optical
properties and tissues of the eye. Prereg: OPTOM 111
The neural processing of colour, brightness, movement and form by the retina, lateral geniculate, cortex, superior collicu- {us and other brain centres. Neural machanisms undertying binocular depth perception, the accommodative response and eye movement.
Prereq: OPTOM 104/114
Etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis.
Management, and epidemiology of dis-
eases of the ocular adnexa and anterior
segment of the eye; ocular emergencies.
primary heaith care responsibilities. Prereq: OPTOM 105/115
Optics and design of bifocal and multifocal
lenses. Aberrations of thin lenses.
Trigonometric ray tracing and design of
best perforrnance lenses. Lenses for
aphakia. Optics of rigid contact lenses.
Protective lenses. Prescription standards.
Ophthalmic laboratory procedures. Prereq: OPTOM 106/216
Binocular Visual Processes
Physical space and visual space.
Fundamental perceptual processes, bino-
cular vision, stereopsis, binocular space
perception. Systems of analysing binocu-
lar vision. Theory of aniseikonia.
Perceptual aspects of aniseikonia. Prereq: OPTOM 109, 241
Clinical techniques for the examination of the binocular relations of the nonstrabismic patient, with particular emphasis on the study of the relationship between accommodation and convergence. Techniques of phorometry, prism vergence tests, relative accommodation tests, retinoscopy, and monocular and binocular cross cylinder tests.
Prereq: OPTOM 241/242
The physiology of the smooth muscles of
the eye, the extraocular striate muscles.
the lacrimal apparatus, the comea, 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 104/114
Etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and epidemiology of diseases of the posterior segment of the eye; higher visual and oculomotor systems; multisystem diseases.
Prereq: OPTOM 245
Course Descriptions
Optometry
Eye
Coverage of the principles of pharmacology (pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaco-dynamics), drug classification and mechanism of action. Medication use by the population; coverage of medications used to manage most major diseases and consideration of the effects of these medications on the eye and vision.
Therapies
Clinical application of the visual sciences.
Methods of analysing clinical data, empha-
sizing differential diagnosis, scientific con-
trol of the psycho-physical measurements.
effective record keeping, recommended
optometric therapies and its prognosis. Prereq: OPTOM 352
Spectacle frame materials. Fitting and adjusting techniques. Selection of lens design. Lenses for high myopia. Dispensing of eye protectors. Optics of low vision aids. Patient counselling and management of dispensing problems. Laboratories provide experience in practical aspects of ophthalmic dispensing.
Prereq: OPTOM 216, 246
Patient examination and consultation. Indications and contra-indications for contact lens wear. Factors influencing lens selection and design. Principles of fitting and evaluating rigid and hydrogel soft contact lenses. Physico-chemical and mechanical properties of contact lens materials. Optical and mathematical concepts. The ocular physiological response to contact lens wear. Care and maintenance of contact lenses.
Prereq: OPTOM 246, 252, 254
1.0 each Optometry Clinic Students are assigned to various areas within the clinic where, under direct clinical faculty supervision, they participate in the provision of optometric services to clinic patients. In addition to primary care, they are exposed to the provision of contact lens, ocular health and optical services. Prereq: Successful completion of Year Two
16:103
Practice management. Financial management. Interprofessional relations. Office design. Optometric assistants. Professional associations. Legal aspects of practising optometry in Canada.
Introduction to colour vision and colorimetry. Laws of colour mixture, chromaticity diagrams, Colour matching and colour discrimination. Characteristics of normal and defective colour vision. The design and application of colorimeters, anomaloscopes, and colour vision screening tests. Congenital and acquired defects of colour vision.
Prereq: OPTOM 109
Detection and evaluation of sensory and motor characteristics of vision in aniseikonic, strabismic and non-strabismic patients. Classifications, diagnoses, prognoses, and modes of therapy for aniseikonic, non-strabismic, and strabismic patients.
Prereq: OPTOM 242, 251, 252
A survey of alternative philosophical perspectives involved in resolution of sample ethical and moral issues confronting optometrists. Awareness of the explicit and implicit contents of written and vocal communications. An exploration of optometric communication issues related to letter and report writing, patient counselling, patient referral, fee presentation, and complaint management.
Principles of ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparation and inetics. Selection and use of all ophthalmic diagnostic pharmaceutical agents (DPA's), including dyes, stains, topical ocular anesthetics, mydriatics, cycloplegics, miotics; palliative therapeutic agents (artificial tears, etc.) and ophthalmic therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPA’s). Coverage will include product details and recommended guidelines for their use and follow-up procedures.
Prereq: OPTOM 245, 255, 264
Detection and management of chronic and acute complications induced by contact lenses. Contact lens management options for special conditions such as dry eye, aphakia and keratoconus (and other corneal irregularities). Disposable lenses and replacement regimens. Extended wear options. Alternative management of refractive errors such as orthokeratology and refractive surgery. Contact lenses and
presbyopia. Prereq: OPTOM 245, 347, 364
An introduction to the epidemiology of aging and the clinical effects of aging on the visual system. The optometric assessment and management of the aging patient. An introduction to low vision care with emphasis on assessment and management of visual impairment and disability, including optical and non-optical therapies. The epidemiology of vision impairment, mutltidisciplinary management, and associated rehabilitative services will be discussed.
Prereq: OPTOM 242, 252, 346
Consideration of the development of the optical and sensory-motor functions of the visual system provides the basis upon which this course examines the clinical testing and treatment procedures for infants and young children. 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 242, 252
Genetic contributions to systemic and ocular disease. A review of molecular and Clinical genetics with special reference to the eye, including carrier detection. inherited conditions of particular interest, @.g. colour vision anomalies, albinism, maculopathies, refractive errors, retinoblastoma.
Prereq: OPTOM 245, 255
Students will be required to complete a supervised clinical practicum lasting at least eight weeks. This will be arranged by faculty.
Course Descriptions Optometry
Prereq: Successful completion of Year Three
A continuation of the practice management section of OPTOM 350.
Students with an interest in research may arrange with a professor to undertake a research project of mutual interest.
This course serves as an alternative to PSYCH 357. Contact the course coordinator for details.
A series of lectures and practical demon- Strations of the principles and procedures of advanced contact lens materials and resources including their physiological implications.
Prereq: OPTOM 347
Optometry students are taught how to provide full scope optometric care within a clinical environment. In addition to primary care, students are instructed in the provision of ocular health, electrodiagnostic, binocular vision, contact lens, aniseikonia, low vision and optical services to the clinic patient population. Students also take part in a variety of outreach programs which provide optometric services to special populations including geriatric, preschool and mentally retarded groups. Practical and oral comprehensive examinations in clinical optometry are held in the final examination period of the winter term. Students may be allowed no more than two attempts to pass all parts of the comprehensive examinations. Repeated failure of these examinations may result in dismissal from the program.
Prereq: OPTOM 348A/B, 364, 418
Governmental and social aspects of health and vision care delivery are discussed in relation to the epidemiology of vision problems.
A continuation of 441. An elective may be
A. Visual Aspects of Learning Difficulties. The aspects of vision problems related to leaming 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.
B. Elderly or Mentally Retarded Populations. The optometrical management of problems of the elderly, and of mentally retarded individuals. The effect of aging on the visual system. Special vision problems associated with mental retardation.
Series of lectures designed to improve the ability to assess occupational visual requirements. Aspects of ocular hazards and visual efficiency in the workplace and recreation are addressed.
Reports covering spring/summer practica are submitted by all optometry students. These will be carefully evaluated for Clinical content and writing ability.
Prereq: Successful completion of OPTOM 348, 418
An opportunity for discussion of clinical cases, new techniques and instruments. Presentations by students, visiting lecturers and faculty.
A continuation of OPTOM 480.
Written comprehensive examinations in Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology, Physiological Optics, Ophthalmic Optics, and Optometry are held in the final exam period of the winter term, fourth professional year. Graduation in Optometry is contingent upon the successful completion of these examinations. Students may be allowed no more than two attempts to pass all parts of the comprehensive examinations. Repeated failure of these examinations may result in dismissal from the program.
Prereq: Successful completion of all previous Optometry courses