246 College of Optometry OPT 4899—Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis II This is the second course in a five-course series that integrates didactic content and clinical case discussion, with the objective of enhancing clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Case analysis, record review, specialty testing, and imaging are discussed in a clinical structure. Oral and written clinical communication and patient education are reinforced. (1 semester hour) OPT 4951—Community Outreach I This course discusses the social and behavioral determinants of health and disease; population trends and emerging needs; cultural aspects in eye care; health promotion, education, and prevention; and community program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and theory of screening. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 4953—Community Outreach II This course is a continuation of Community Outreach I. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 4999—Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis III This is the third course in a five-course series that integrates didactic content and clinical case discussion, with the objective of enhancing clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Case analysis, record review, specialty testing, and imaging are discussed in a clinical structure. Oral and written clinical communication and patient education are reinforced. (1 semester hour) OPT 5020—Anomalies of Binocular Vision 1.5 This course will introduce students to a sequential examination strategy for patients presenting with strabismus and amblyopia through assessment of acuity, refractive status, monocular fixation, and ocular alignment. (1 semester hour) OPT 5022—Anomalies of Binocular Vision II This course discusses the etiology and visual effects of strabismus and amblyopia. It covers testing, analysis; diagnosis; management of strabismus and amblyopia; and use of lenses, prisms, and vision therapy to ameliorate strabismus and amblyopia. (2 semester hours) OPTL 5022—Anomalies of Binocular Vision II Lab Application of concepts and material are presented in Anomalies of Binocular Vision II lecture OPT 5022. (1 semester hour) OPT 5122—Contact Lenses I The primary goal of this course is to provide an introduction to contact lens evaluation and fitting, with emphasis on clinical experiences encountered in a primary care optometric practice. A laboratory is an integral adjunct to the course. Refractive surgery alternatives will supplement the curriculum. (2 semester hours) OPTL 5122—Contact Lenses I Lab Training will be provided in prescription assessment (autorefractor), corneal testing (autokeratometry, topography, and pachymetry), hydrogel (HG) contact lens (CL) care, insertion and removal of HG CLs, evaluation of spherical and toric HG CLs on the eye, the use of specialty HG CLs, and verification of gas permeable (GP) CLs. (1 semester hour) OPT 5322—Clinical Medicine and Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease I This course is the first in a series that presents an overview of systemic disorders, including the diagnosis and pharmacological management that are pertinent to the practice of clinical optometry. Ocular sequelae are highlighted alongside each systemic disorder discussed in the course. Attention is given to diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, office emergencies, genetics, anaphylaxis, and commonly encountered neurological conditions. Lectures are delivered, where possible, by board-certified specialists or other recognized experts in the different medical subspecialties. Discussions revolve around case presentations based on presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, and general and pharmacological management of the various clinical entities. (2 semester hours) OPT 5411—Clinical Gerontology The Clinical Gerontology course has been adapted to focus on the significance of the aging process for the optometric clinician. In particular, it discusses common circumstances and challenges that are encountered in the examination and management of an older patient. The course is taught online and utilizes reading and video assignments, quizzes, discussions, and small projects. (1 semester hour) OPTL 5413—Physical Diagnosis Laboratory: Physical, Neurological, and Point-of-Care Testing This course will offer a hands-on experience in many of the diagnostic techniques employed in the workup of systemic conditions. There will be an emphasis on those conditions that can present in the primary eye-care setting. These will include the physical exam, neurological screening, and in-office lab tests. (1 semester hour) OPT 5899—Clinical Reasoning and Case Analysis IV This is the fourth course in a five-course series that integrates didactic content and clinical case discussion, with the objective of enhancing clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Case analysis, record review, specialty testing, and imaging are discussed in a clinical structure. Oral and written clinical communication and patient education are reinforced. (1 semester hour)
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