Handbook

Building on the foundations of ocular anatomy and physiology, 'The Clinical Environment' introduces key techniques in the consulting room and stimulates an understanding of the interrelationships that drive successful optometric outcomes. Students will develop a clinical skill set including active communication styles and ophthalmic techniques for the measurement of refractive errors and the assessment of the anterior and posterior eye. Students’ problem-solving skills will be extended by applying the basic optics and visual optics studied thus far into real world scenarios. This course will be delivered by lectures, practical classes and self-directed learning. Furthermore, through research, students will gain an understanding of how the interrelationships between lack of access to eyecare and resolvable optical solutions, such as spectacles, can place an enormous burden on an individual and their community, particularly in developing countries.