OPTICIANRY (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
OPT2003 | Low Vision Tools | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor FIRAT KARA |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor OĞUZHAN NAYIR |
Course Objectives: | Recognize the tools of low vision and the structure of the telescope, the structure of magnifiers, the magnifying glasses. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally | |
2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | |
3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | |
4) | To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication | |
5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | |
6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | |
7) | To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally | |
8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | |
9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | |
10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting |