OPTO3006 Normal Eye and Vision

Dr Paul Constable

2021

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture per semester
1 x 3-hour workshop weekly
1 x 7-hour independent study weekly
2 x 1-hour on-line exercises per semester

1 Admission into BMSVMOPT-Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science), Master of Optometry
2 7 of BIOL1101, BIOL2771, HLTH1003, MMED1005, MMED2931, MMED2933, MMED2935, HLTH1210
3 1 of BIOL2772, MMED2934
4 1 of OPTO2001, MDSC2000
5 1 of OPTO2003, OPTO3004
6 1 of OPTO2002, PHYS2711
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6)

OPTO3002 - Ocular Anatomy and Histology

OPTO1001 has been successfully completed

Examination, Project, Quizzes

This topic covers the physiology of the visual sense. The normal development of the eye and changes with age. The integration of neural and motor control of eye-movements and our ability to control focus and a clear image under different lighting conditions. The cortical structure and processing of visual information (luminance, colour and motion). The formation and regulation of ocular secretions and parallel processing within the retina.

This topic aims to enable students to apply knowledge and understanding to the functional and structural relationships of the visual system that control the normal visual system.

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Give a detailed description of the normal development of vision

Work collaboratively on problem solving

Understand the relationships between ocular structure and function

Apply your knowledge of the visual system to optometric practice

Critically discuss and evaluate concepts related to normal visual function

Self reflect on your contribution to the collaborative problem solving process

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.

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