OPTOM 261Clinical Ocular Pharmacology

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Science
Subject: Optometry

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of ophthalmic drug design and delivery. Selection and use of ophthalmic diagnostic pharmaceutical agents, palliative agents and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. Mechanism of action, contraindications and adverse drug reactions. Recommended guidelines for use and follow-up procedures.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - OPTOM231 - Introductory Clinical Pharmacology (0.50)
  - OPTOM245 - Diseases of the Eye 1 (0.50)
  - OPTOM255 - Diseases of the Eye 2 (0.50)
- Enrolled in Optometry

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	6690	91 / 91	W 08:30–10:20 T 13:30–14:20

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