Clinical Optometry
Courses
CLO 5000 Molecular and Cellular Processes 0.5 Credits
The first half of this course examines the cell and its organelles. Each organelle or cellular component will be discussed in terms of structure and function. The second half of this course explores cells come together to form tissues. In addition to overall tissue structure, different tissue types are compared.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5001 Microbiology and Immunology 0.5 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to systemic immunology and microbiology. The immunology aspect of the course will focus on basic concepts of immunology, innate immunity, complement system, adaptive immunity, ocular immune privilege, and disorder of the immune system. A brief overview of clinical immunological disorders such as hypersensitivity immune reactions is provided. The microbiology aspect of the course focuses on the four core areas of introduction to microbiology such as bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology with particular emphasis on microbial structure, classification of microbes, transmission of microbes, diagnostic/laboratory studies, and major antimicrobial agents.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5002 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 0.5 Credits
This course prepares students in anterior segment pathology. Emphasis is placed upon diseases, disorders, and normal variations of ocular findings. This course builds on knowledge of ocular biology and focuses on conditions observed in the clinical environment. Diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the adnexa, conjunctiva, and cornea are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5003 Human Anatomy and Neuroscience 1.0 Credit
The Human Anatomy and Neuroscience course covers the anatomy and neuroscience of both the afferent and efferent visual systems. In addition, this course provides an overview of general anatomy of the brain and cranial contents, as well as neuroimaging basics as they apply to the assessment of neurologic pathways of the afferent and efferent visual systems. The first half of the course focuses on basics of optic disc assessment and associated tests of optic nerve function, the light and near pupillary pathways and their clinical assessment, and the visual pathway and anatomically associated visual field defects. This portion of the course prepares students for the Optic Nerve Disorders course, which will occur midway through this course. The second half of this course focuses on the efferent visual system evaluation, including assessment of pupil sizes, palpebral apertures and ocular motilities. Abnormalities of the efferent visual system are explored from an anatomical perspective with focus on extraocular muscles, neuro-muscular junction, cranial nerves and brainstem anatomy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5004 General Phys, Path & Path 1 1.0 Credit
This course begins by describing the foundational principles of physiology, followed by the function of the nervous and muscular systems under normal and pathological conditions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5005 Principles & Apps of Pharma 1 0.5 Credits
College/Department: COM Sch BiomedSci & Prof Stud/GISP-CIS
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5006 Principles and Apps of Pharma 1.0 Credit
This course provides a survey of the general principles of pharmacology and the application of these principles to patient care situations. Evidence-based medicine is weaved through content areas where available and appropriate. This course includes an introduction to pharmacology and therapeutic terminology, routes of administration, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, processes of drug development, antimicrobials, medications that affect the autonomic nervous system, medications that affect platelets and inflammation, drugs used for pain management, and a general survey of ocular medications and medications used for ocular indications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5009 General Phys, Path & Path 2 0.5 Credits
This course focuses on the normal physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular systems under normal and pathological conditions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5100 Ocular Biology and Anterior Segment 1.0 Credit
This course prepares students in anterior segment pathology. Emphasis is placed upon diseases, disorders, and normal variations of ocular findings. It builds upon knowledge of ocular biology and will focus on conditions observed in the clinical environment. Content focuses upon diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the adnexa, conjunctiva, and cornea.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5101 Clinical Medicine and Disease Manif 1.0 Credit
This course provides a body systems conceptual approach to the diagnosis and co-management of the more commonly encountered ocular manifestations of systemic disease.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5102 The Study of Glaucoma 0.5 Credits
This course presents the clinical study of the glaucomas as it relates to optometric care. The course begins with a presentation of the relevant anatomy and physiology as it relates to glaucoma. The disease of glaucomaÿand its sub-categories are to be defined and an overview of the epidemiology and risk factors are presented. The specific types of glaucoma are further discussed including primary, childhood, and secondary glaucomas. Diagnosis of glaucoma is discussed with an emphasis on proper use and interpretation of ancillary testing along with pertinent patient history taking. Finally, the decision to treat, medical treatment and surgical management of the glaucomas are discussed in detail.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5103 Posterior Segment Disease 0.5 Credits
This course examines the ocular findings of posterior segment pathological disease processes and its possible correlation to systemic disease. It also explores how systemic findings and blood work can alter the course of ocular disease.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5104 Concepts of Cataracts, Low Vision a 0.5 Credits
This course details congenital and aging changes of crystalline lens including diagnosis and treatment. It discusses the aging eye and its physical and mental effects on the geriatric population. Additionally, an overview of congenital and acquired diseases/disorders associated with visual impairment is provided. The categories and incidence of vision impairment are discussed. Low vision rehabilitation evaluation and management strategies, including the low vision evaluation, low vision optical and non-optical devices and the interdisciplinary team approach to low vision rehabilitative care are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5105 Peds and Study of N&ABF 1.0 Credit
This course provides the knowledge base and cognitive skills required to examine, diagnose, and manage normal and abnormal vision in the pediatric population. Students meeting competency in this course are expected to be able to incorporate pediatric ophthalmic exams into the practice of primary care optometry. Concepts learned can also serve as a foundation of further learning for those students who choose to specialize in this area. This course provides an opportunity to develop a basic working knowledge for the detection, assessment, and intervention of vision problems for children of all ages.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5106 Contact Lens Applications 0.5 Credits
This course enhances the understanding of the application of contact lenses. The course reviews common diagnoses that require the use of contact lenses, such as refractive errors and corneal irregularities. New technological advances and overall treatment methods are reviewed during the course. The course enhances the knowledge of applying these uses in a clinical setting with patients and review practice management pearls.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5107 Refract and Pre & Post Refract Surg 1.0 Credit
This course reviews the history and evolution of modern refractive surgery. The foundation of refraction and its role in determining candidates for various refractive surgery is discussed. Types of refractive surgery, post-surgical care, and surgically related complications are presented and evaluated.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5108 Environmental Optometry 0.5 Credits
This course familiarizes the graduate student with ways in which our visual system and ocular health are related to and affected by the environment in which we live and work.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5109 Case Presentations and Panel Discus 0.5 Credits
This discussion-based, interactive course solidifies the clinical reasoning and decision-making processes in a group setting. Through cases, students are presented physical examination, refractive and history data that are discussed and dissected to prioritize differential diagnosis and determine the treatment and management strategies. The interactive setting fosters sharing perspectives on the analysis of clinical data and will supports class discussions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5110 Optic Nerve Disorders 0.5 Credits
This course covers a variety of conditions which may affect the optic nerve. The assessment of disorders of the optic nerve is covered and anatomic basis for the various conditions is explored. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, prognosis and treatment of each condition is discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 5300 Epid, Biostats, Research & Des 1.0 Credit
This course is a series of lectures designed to teach basic principles of epidemiology and biostatistics used in public health practice and research; (including the definition of measures of disease frequency; measures of effect and association; epidemiologic study designs, both experimental and non-experimental; data collection methods; and an overview of analysis of epidemiologic studies). This course also introduces other research types and experimental designs.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6001 Pract Mgmt and Prof Development 0.5 Credits
This course explores commonly encountered practice management issues for optometrists, foundational concepts related to ethics and professionalism and an introduction to healthcare disparities and cross-cultural communication.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6200 Clinical Procedures Laboratory 1.5 Credit
This course provides students with the clinical skills required to complete a comprehensive eye examination. Lecture and laboratory sessions provide students with opportunities to learn background content, observe skill demonstrations by their instructor, perform skills on one another and ultimately demonstrate proficiency of those clinical skills in preparation for the Controlled Patient Care courses.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6203 Clinical Case Studies 5.0 Credits
This course facilitates the process whereby the student identifies two patient cases, writes two case reports, and presents one case report orally based on their clinical experience. Students complete written reports by identifying two clinical cases and providing evidence-based support for their diagnosis and management approaches. Each student creates presentation slides for both case reports in preparation for an oral presentation of one clinical case report for an audience of their student peers and course instructor. The course instructor selects one case for the oral presentation at least one week before the presentation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6230 Controlled Patient Care Session 1 2.0 Credits
Under the guidance of an instructor, students examine patients in a controlled environment utilizing the clinical skills assessed during the clinical procedures laboratory course. Students present cases to their instructor sharing their thought processes on differential diagnosis, management options and patient education.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6231 Controlled Patient Care Session 2 2.5 Credits
This course builds on the clinical experiences from the Controlled Patient Care 1 course. Under the guidance of an instructor, students will examine patients in a controlled environment utilizing the clinical skills and knowledge expanded during the Controlled Patient Care 1 course. Students present cases to their instructor sharing their thought processes on differential diagnosis, management options and patient education. This course also includes advanced lectures and labs on the topics of ophthalmic lasers and traumatic brain injury.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6301 Evidence-Based Practice 1 1.0 Credit
This course introduces the fundamental tools needed to translate the information contained in scientific literature into useful information for guiding patient-centered clinical decision making.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6330 Scholarly Project - Part 1 3.0 Credits
The scholarly project course series spans across all quarters and includes a literature review on an approved topic and focused clinical question. The project culminates with the submission of a written paper and the presentation for an audience of faculty advisors and classmates where students provide feedback to their peers. This scholarly component of the degree requirement is facilitated by faculty advisors who work with the students throughout the project.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6332 Scholarly Project - Part 2 2.5 Credits
The scholarly project course series spans across all quarters and includes a literature review on an approved topic and focused clinical question. The project culminates with the submission of a written paper and the presentation for an audience of faculty advisors and classmates where students provide feedback to their peers. This scholarly component of the degree requirement is facilitated by faculty advisors who work with the students throughout the project.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 6333 Scholarly Project - Part 3 1.5 Credit
The scholarly project course series spans across all quarters and includes a literature review on an approved topic and focused clinical question. The project culminates with the submission of a written paper and the presentation for an audience of faculty advisors and classmates where students provide feedback to their peers. This scholarly component of the degree requirement is facilitated by faculty advisors who work with the students throughout the project.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9031 Advanced Studies in Contact Lens 1 1.0 Credit
This course facilitates the clinical application of various contact lens designs available for regular cornea patients and their respective candidacy selection criteria. Instructors discuss clinical tools and tests required in the decision-making process for prescribing these contact lenses. Medical uses of contact lenses are explored. Additional lens fitting requirements and troubleshooting tips is reviewed to enhance students' knowledge base in the applications of these contact lenses.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9032 Advanced Studies in Contact Lens 2 1.0 Credit
This course emphasizes the clinical application of various contact lens designs available for irregular cornea patients and their respective candidacy selection criteria. Instructor(s) discuss clinical tools and tests required in the decision-making process for prescribing these specialty designs. Additional lens fitting requirements and troubleshooting tips are reviewed to enhance students' knowledge base in the applications of these custom devices in the irregular cornea population.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9033 Advanced Studies in Contact Lens 3 1.5 Credit
This course covers the evaluation and treatment of contact lens complications. Soft contact lens, gas permeable contact lens, hybrid and scleral lens complications will be covered. For each condition, signs, symptomatology, etiology, pathophysiology and management will be discussed including pharmacology. Contact lens design and solutions are reviewed. General myopia, causes, prognosis, prevalence, prevention, and management are discussed with an emphasis on orthokeratology. Furthermore, case-based examples and review of the current literature are utilized during group discussion and research assignments.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9034 Advanced Studies in Contact Lens 4 1.5 Credit
This course refines their critical appraisal of the scientific literature skills as well as the application of results of scientific studies to a specific patient. Moreover, the students develop scholarly writing skills through mentor-guided, case-centered assignments. Students experience hands on training and interactive case-based discussion through workshops. Finally, case analysis and presentation skills are enhanced through grand rounds lecture presentations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9041 Adv Studies in Vis Imp & Rehab 1 1.0 Credit
This course covers key aspects of the clinical application of various examination procedures and devices in the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients with functional vision loss. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, instructors discuss assessment tools and tests required in the decision-making process for prescribing devices/systems, as well as the need for vision rehabilitation therapy (instruction in utilizing these devices). The need for appropriate referrals (i.e. psychologists, therapists, physicians, agencies, etc.) is explored. Additional hands-on evaluation, fitting requirements, and troubleshooting tips for devices will be presented in workshops, along with the examination of patients who are visually impaired.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9042 Adv Studies in Vis Imp & Rehab 2 1.0 Credit
This course presents adaptive strategies that facilitate the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients with visual impairments. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, the instructor(s) discuss clinical assessment tools and tests required in the decision-making process for prescribing low vision devices/systems, the implementation of low vision rehabilitation therapy (instruction in utilizing these devices) and the options for appropriate referrals (i.e. psychologists, therapists, physicians, agencies, etc.). In addition, information regarding the latest optical and electronic technology and the most current medical procedures to enhance visual functioning is presented.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9043 Adv Studies in Vis Imp & Rehab 3 1.5 Credit
This course emphasizes the evaluation and management of patients with visual impairment ranging from infancy to the older population. Population specific techniques will be presented. Content is tailored to meet the unique needs of each population discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9044 Adv Studies in Vis Imp & Rehab 4 1.5 Credit
This course provides students the opportunity to further enhance their low vision rehabilitation knowledge and have hands on clinical experience under the guidance and supervision of a clinician specializing in vision impairment and rehabilitation. Three controlled patient care cases are selected for the students that include patients with central vision loss, peripheral field loss and congenital visual impairment. Along with the completion of these low vision examinations, the students develop scholarly writing skills through a mentor-guided, case-centered writing assignment based on these controlled care patients' experiences. Finally, the students develop presentation skills through grand-rounds lecture presentations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9051 Adv Studies in Bin Vis & Vis Ther 1 1.0 Credit
This course provides the student with exposure to advanced topics in binocular vision and vision therapy. This course reviews the underlying concepts of vision therapy and office-based and home-based vision therapy procedures and activities, reviews evaluation and therapy for athletes and sports vision, discusses the impact of computers on visual health and appropriate interventions, reviews the evaluation and rehabilitation of those who suffer from concussion, and discusses best practices for prescribing prism to correct for motor or sensory imbalances in the visual system.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9052 Adv Studies in Bin Vis & Vis Ther 2 1.0 Credit
This course provides an in-depth review of the clinical assessment and management of patients with strabismus and amblyopia. Instructors deliver the course by utilizing a case-based approach in a traditional lecture setting. In addition, hands-on workshops provide the opportunity for the students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9053 Adv Studies in Bin Vis & Vis Ther 3 1.5 Credit
This course will review different aspects of behavioral optometry, a branch of optometry that emphasizes visual development and performance through the unconventional use of lenses, prism, and therapy. The history, theory, and practical applications of behavioral techniques will be presented. Topics covered include myopia control, dynamic retinoscopy, and the alternate use of lenses in everyday practice. Case-based examples and review of the literature will is utilized through group discussion and assignments.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CLO 9054 Adv Studies in Bin Vis & Vis Ther 4 1.5 Credit
This course provides students the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge in the areas of binocular vision, vision therapy and pediatric optometry through clinical application and hands on workshops. This course includes an overview of the reading process as it relates to visual efficiency and information processing skills, as well as an in-depth exploration of topics pertinent to pediatric optometry. Evidence based decision-making are emphasized in the written article review assignment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit