Handbook

Objectives: Further development of the clinical skills needed to competently examine patients in optometric practice, and recommend appropriate treatment and strategies for patients presenting for primary eye care.

Brief Curriculum: A minimum of 100 hours of clinical experience in primary eye care. The emphasis in this course is the diagnosis and management of visual problems. Students may be required to attend compulsory clinical placements during the mid-year recess. Students may be required to attend external clinical placements which require additional costs to cover travel and accommodation.