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OPTOM 387Low Vision and Geriatrics

Units
0.50
Faculty
Science
Subject
Optometry

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Aging and its effects on the visual system in both health and disease, care, and management of the aging patient. Assessment and management of visual impairment and disability, including both optical and non-optical therapies. Epidemiology and psychology of vision impairment, and associated rehabilitative services.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • OPTOM152 - Fundamental Clinical Techniques (0.50)
        • OPTOM252 - Binocular Vision 1: Non-Strabismic Conditions (0.50)
        • OPTOM346 - Ophthalmic Optics 3 (0.25)
      • Must have completed the Advanced Standing Optometry Preparatory Program (ASOPP)
    • Enrolled in Optometry

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001705495 / 90M 11:30–12:20
M 13:30–15:20
LAB 101705547 / 46T 13:30–15:20
LAB 102705648 / 44Th 13:30–15:20

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

One post or comment in 1 thread mentions OPTOM 387, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

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