OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
OPT2003	Low Vision Tools	Fall	2	0	2	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Instructor DOĞAN AYDIN
Course Objectives:	Recognize the tools of low vision and the structure of the telescope, the structure of magnifiers, the magnifying glasses.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have knowledge about low vision and low vision aids and their fitting techniques.
2) To have knowledge about manufacture of spectacle lenses and able to use this knowledge at sales presentations.
3) Able to do eyeglass mounting expertly and adaptate it to the wearer.
4) To have knowledge about prismatic lenses and able to make fitting them to the frames.

Course Content

Low vision and low vision rehabilitation, Low Vision Aids: Glasses I, Low Vision Aids: Glasses II, Low Vision Aids: Hand Magnifiers, Low Vision Aids: Foot Magnifiers, Low Vision Aids: Loops, Low Vision Aids: Telescopes, Low Vision Aids : Bioptics, Low Vision Aids: Telemicroscopes, Low Vision Aids: Intraocular Lenses, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Illumination, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Perforated Glasses, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Projection Tools, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Braille Alphabet.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Low vision and low vision rehabilitation
2)	Low Vision Aids: Glasses I
3)	Low Vision Aids: Glasses II
4)	Low Vision Aids: Hand Magnifiers
5)	Low Vision Aids: Measuring Magnifier
6)	Low Vision Aids: Loops
7)	Low Vision Aids: Telescopes
8)	Low Vision Aids: Bioptics
9)	Low Vision Aids: Telemicroscopes
10)	Low Vision Aids: Intraocular Lenses
11)	Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Illumination
12)	Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Perforated Glasses
13)	Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Projection Tools
14)	Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Braille Alphabet

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1) Reading aids for adults with low vision, Acosta ve diğ., Wiley, 2018. 2) Temel Optisyenlik, Erdoğan Özdemir ve Onur Yarar, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, 2016.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Application	14	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			86

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
2)	The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
3)	The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
4)	The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
5)	The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
6)	The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
7)	The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
8)	The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9)	The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.