1. Visual task analysis
2. Visual anomalies
3. VDUs and vision screeners
4. Vision and aging
5. Vision and driving
6. Color and color coding
7. Ocular hazards
8. Protective eyewear and International Standards
9. Terminology and calculations in illumination
10. Lamps and lighting
11. The Optician’s Act
12. Country Situation and Optometric Practice
13. Optometric bodies
14. Eye examination and dispensing
15. Referral
Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities.
After completion of this course the students shall
▪ Have an understanding of the ocular problems facing individuals the working and driving environment.
▪ Understand the various devices used for eye protection
▪ Be able to carry out basic theoretical calculations in order to design artificial lighting for buildings.
▪ Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge of the lawin relation to the practice of optometry
▪ Understand the responsibilities of patientcare.
▪ Understand the rights of the consumer of optical products and services
▪ Show knowledge of the operation of an optometric practice
▪ Demonstrate knowledge of professional ethics.
16. Record keeping and data protection
17. English law including introduction to European law
18. Employment and consumer legislation and negligence
19. International professional bodies in Optometry
20. Marketing Optometric practice
21. Management of Optometric practice
22. Finance in Optometric practice
23. Management of patients (Routine)
24. Management of practice (Occupational)
25. How to run an optometric practice
26. Merits & demerits