Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Ophthalmic Optics is a fundamental area of Vision Science and Optometry, as a majority of problems deal with in these fields require optical solutions. It provides much of the optical basis for other units in the Optometry and Vision Science course dealing with optics, and thus is placed early in the course.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with a basic understanding of the concepts of ophthalmic optics

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. describe the basic principles of geometrical optics as they pertain to vision science and optometry.

2. recognise and solve problems relating to the optics and design of ophthalmic lenses which may arise in clinical practice.

3. describe ophthalmic lens types and materials that are available for the correction of vision disorders.


Graduate capabilites addressed in this unit include:

1. knowledge and skills pertinent to vision science and the practice of optometry.

2. critical, creative and analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving.

Content

The unit addresses the following at an introductory level: lens form and thickness and correction of refractive errors; optical treatment of contact lenses; spectacle lens design; refraction and notation of spherical and astigmatic lenses, including lens neutralisation and transposition; prismatic effects of ophthalmic prisms and lenses; bifocal and multifocal lenses, including optical and mechanical requirements, segment terminology, and prismatic effects; frame and lens materials and dimensions, including assessment of lens quality; lens thickness calculations; vertometers; refractive errors and special lens types

You will also be introduced to problem solving processes and critical thinking in the context of optics and lens designs; principles of laboratory ordering and prescription writing, and ocular protection against radiation and mechanical hazards.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit will involve three hours of lectures/tutorials and a two hour practical/demonstration class each week. Your learning is also supported by a website that provides a range of study materials and activities.

Assessment

There are 3 pieces of summative assessment in this unit.Formative Assessment:
The unit co-ordinator will be available in person and via e-mail to discuss issues and answer questions, particularly regarding problem exercises and performance in the mid-semester examination.

Assessment name: Problem Solving Tasks
Description: This will include a range of tasks incorporating knowledge and problem solving skills to solve optical problems
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: TBA

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: This will involve demonstration of practical skills in solving optical problems and by making optical and mechanical measurements with spectacles, such as lens power, surface power, PD's, segment heights and frame dimensions.
Relates to objectives: 1-3
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: TBA

Assessment name: Exam Theory
Description: End-of-semester theory examination. This will include a range of questions related to knowledge, analysis and solving problems in optics.
Relates to objectives: 1-3
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required

Atchision, D.A. Ophthalmic Optics 3 Lecture Manual. QUT Publication (revised annually)

Recommended

Jalie, M. (1984). Principles of Ophthalmic Lenses (4th Ed). Association of Dispensing Opticians

Jalie, M. (2007). Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing (3rd Ed). Butterworth-Heinemann

Fannin, T.E, Grosvenor, T. Clinical Optics (2nd Ed). Butterworth Heinemann

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 16-Oct-2012