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 |
OPT2005 | Contact Lens | Fall | 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 FAHRETTİN HİLMİ KELEŞ |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to make students aware of the production and use of contact lenses. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Will be able to express the contact lens and contact lens terminology. 2) Explain soft contact lens materials and designs. 3) Classify contact lenses according to refraction defects. 4) Will be able to express the definition of aphakia and the properties and designs of the lenses. |
Contact lenses, basic terminology, Soft contact lens materials, Gas permeable hard lens materials, Soft contact lens designs, Gas permeable hard lens designs, Colored contact lenses, Prostatic contact lenses, Types and designs of toric contact lenses, Types and designs of prespiopia contact lenses, Types and designs of pediatric contact lenses, Afakin definition, properties and designs of related lenses, Definition of keratoconus, features and designs of related lenses, features and advantages of UV blocking lenses, Contact lens care systems and complications, Recognition of contact lens prescription properties; topics |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Contact lens, basic terminology | |
2) | Soft contact lens materials | |
3) | Gas-permeable hard lens materials | |
4) | Soft contact lens designs | |
5) | Gas-permeable hard lens designs | |
6) | Colored contact lenses, Prostatic contact lenses | |
7) | Types and designs of toric contact lenses | |
8) | Types and designs of prespyopia contact lenses | |
9) | Types and designs of pediatric contact lenses | |
10) | Definition of aphakia, properties and designs of related lenses | |
11) | Definition of keratoconus, features and designs of related lenses | |
12) | Features and advantages of UV blocking lenses | |
13) | Contact lens care systems and complications | |
14) | Recognition of the properties of lenses in contact lens prescription |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Dersin sonunda ders notları öğrenciye verilecektir. |
References: | Temel Optisyenlik Optisyenlik için On Temel Adım Yazar: Onur Yarar , Erdoğan Özdemir Yayınevi : Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri 2016 |
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 | 5 |
2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | 5 |
3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | 5 |
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 |
5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | 5 |
6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | 4 |
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 | 4 |
8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | 4 |
9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | 4 |
10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting |