ORT2ORS

OPTICS & REFRACTIVE STATE

ORT2ORS

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will gain an understanding of the optical principles in relation to the refractive system of the eye. This subject integrates knowledge of the physics of light and the principles of physical optics with the ocular system, including its refractive errors and physiological defects. Emphasis will be placed on developing students' abilities to propose aetiologies of the various refractive errors and their respective management. The theoretical content and the clinical investigatory skills of lens measurement and optical prescription reporting are integrated via instrumentation sessions.

SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted in: HZVSO and must have passed HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB

Co-requisites ORT2PVS and HBS2CAN

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Clinical Optics	Prescribed	Elkington, A R, Frank, H J, and Greaney, M J 2004	3RD EDITION, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM
Readings	Clinical Visual Optics	Recommended	Rabbetts, R B, Bennett's & Rabbett's 1998	3RD EDITION, BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN LTD. OXFORD
Readings	Practice of Refraction	Recommended	Abrams, D. Duke-Elder's 1993	10TH EDITION, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE. UNITED KINGDOM

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Work collaboratively to conduct experiments, and record and analyse the data collected to explain light behavior.

Activities:: Lectures will introduce students to the concepts of light behavior and optical aberrations. Students will be required to prove the theoretical concepts through this enquiry using a practical set up and via working in teams to achieve successful task completion.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

02. Review the mechanisms for compensation of optical errors in normal, healthy eyes.

Activities:: Eye models to locate ocular structures Lectures Recommended texts Journal Articles Videos highlighting light behaviour in ocular refractive errors
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

03. Perform visual testing and interpret results for patients and colleagues.

Activities:: Lecture material Practical sessions Videos developed by Dr Suzane Vassallo and made available via library catalogue
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

04. Describe the different types of refractive errors of the eye, their causes and patients symptoms.

Activities:: Lectures Recommended texts Journal Articles Videos highlighting light behaviour in ocular refractive errors
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

05. Justify the selection of specific glasses prescriptions.

Activities:: Lecture material Online information Practical sessions Video developed by Dr Suzane Vassallo and made available via library catalogue
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

06. Review the underpinning optical principles in managing a patient's refractive error, relating the patient's visual requirements for normal activity.

Activities:: Lecture material Online information Practical sessions Video developed by Dr Suzane Vassallo and made available via library catalogue
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 20
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 1 x 2 hour lecture in weeks 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 & 20"

LectureWeek: 14 - 22
Two 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 2 x 2 hour lectures in weeks 14 & 22"

WorkShopWeek: 13 - 13
One 1.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 12 - 20
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 1 x 2 hour workshops in weeks 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20"

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 1 x 1.5 hour Practicals in weeks 10, 11, 15 & 22"

PracticalWeek: 21 - 21
Two 2.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 2 x 2 hour Practicals in week 21"

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
One 10-minute practicum (500 words equivalent)	Hurdle Requirement	20	05, 06
One 2-hour written examination (2,000-words equivalent)	End of semester examination	50	02, 04, 05, 06
Two 45-minute in class tests (1,500-words equivalent)		30	01, 03