College of Optometry 249 OPT 7161—Optical Services Rotation II This second optical rotation allows the third-year student to apply a greater scope of learned ophthalmic dispensing procedures to the day-to-day workings of the optical. The purpose of this rotation is to reinforce the knowledge of ophthalmic optics and its application and significance in patient care. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 7171—Optical Services Rotation III In this third rotation in the clinic’s optical dispensary, third-year students continue to apply their learned ophthalmic dispensing procedures to the day-to-day workings of the optical, building on the experience of the previous semesters and working more independently. Additionally, practice management concepts are introduced. The purpose of this rotation is to expand and enhance the student’s knowledge of ophthalmic optics and its application in patient care by meeting the visual needs of patients. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 7182—Ophthalmic Lasers, Injections, and Surgical Procedures This course is a series of learning modules encompassing surgical and laser procedures of the ocular adnexa, anterior segment, and posterior segment of the eye. Patient selection and preparation, preoperative care, surgical techniques, postoperative care, complications, and expected outcomes will be presented. In addition, a lab portion will allow students to practice various advanced optometric procedures presented in the didactic portion of the course, including suturing, injections, anterior segment laser therapy, and chalazion removal. (2 semester hours) OPT 7191—Retina Clinical Rotation This course deals with patient examinations in an advanced ophthalmic care setting under the supervision of appropriately credentialed faculty members. Clinical care is delivered in the retinal disease service, with subsequent discussion of pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, and patientappropriate management. Integration of didactic knowledge with clinical care is emphasized. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 7192—Glaucoma Clinical Rotation This course deals with patient examinations in an advanced ophthalmic care setting under the supervision of appropriately credentialed faculty members. Clinical care is delivered in the glaucoma service, with subsequent discussion of pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, and patientappropriate management. Integration of didactic knowledge with clinical care is emphasized. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 7193—Dry Eye Clinical Rotation This specialized clinical rotation focuses on delivering care to patients with ocular surface diseases in a primary care, optometric setting under the supervision of qualified faculty members, utilizing evidence-based, clinical knowledge and the latest technology. Delivered clinical care is combined with subsequent case analysis involving discussions of pathology, pathophysiology, microbiology, immunology, and ocular and systemic diseases, as well as pharmacologic, nonsurgical, and surgical treatment options. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking in a clinical setting, integration of scientific concepts and technology into patient-centered care, proper charting, encounter coding, and interprofessional communication. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 7194—Myopia Management and Control Clinical Rotation This course deals with patient examinations in an advanced ophthalmic care setting under the supervision of appropriately credentialed faculty members. Clinical care is delivered in the myopia management service, with subsequent discussion of pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, and patientappropriate management. Integration of didactic knowledge with clinical care is emphasized. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 7195—Pediatrics Clinical Rotation This course prepares student clinicians to provide entry-level primary vision services (binocular vision assessment and eye health assessment) to preschool and school-aged pediatric patients. Clinicians will learn to master data collection in young patients, including those with limited communication abilities. Clinicians will also be able to diagnose and manage common conditions found in the pediatric population. Integration of didactic knowledge with clinical care is emphasized. (1 semester hour) OPT 7196—Low Vision Clinical Rotation This course discusses low vision rehabilitation and geriatric vision care for the visually impaired in traditional and educational settings. Students will also learn about visionenhancing devices. (0.5 semester hours) OPT 7214—Cornea and Contact Lens Internship The clinical program provides experience in cornea and contact lens patient care and practice management and emphasizes the use of special tests, procedures, and scholarly activities relevant to this specialty. (4 semester hours) OPT 7224—Pediatric and Binocular Vision Internship This clinical program provides exposure to pediatric optometry and binocular vision patient care, with emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of functional vision disorders. It includes administration of specialty test procedures and vision therapy for the enhancement of functional skills. (4 semester hours)
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