OPT103 Introduction to Diseases of the Eye

This course introduces the fundamentals of common internal and external diseases of the eye and orbital region. Topics include common patient complaints, what constitutes an ocular emergency, triage procedure, and common conditions and disorders of the eye. Students will identify common ocular diseases and determine appropriate emergency management of acute ocular problems.

Credit Hours

2

Lecture Hours

2

Prerequisite

OPT101 Introduction to Ophthalmic Assisting Minimum Grade of: C and OPT102 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

OPT104 Ophthalmic Optics & Refractometry Minimum Grade of: C and OPT105 Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and OPT106 Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

Program Major Restrictions

Ophthalmic Assistant Cert