Following are the course contents for for modules tutored during the second semester of the 2007/2008 (1428/29H) academic session:

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR VISUAL SCIENCE II (OPTO 272 – 1 + 1  =  2)

This second course in a three course series further introduces the student to the study of light and its role in vision. The photochemistry and electrophysiology of vision will be covered as well as sensory aspects of vision. Under sensory aspects of vision, concepts of threshold will be discussed including the absolute threshold, Just Noticeable Difference (JND) and frequency of seeing curve. Ambient light adaptation and temporal phenomena (such as flicker, critical fusion frequency and the laws governing them) will also be discussed in this course. Simultaneous contrast (a spatial phenomenon) will also be covered.

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR CLINICAL METHODS III (OPTO 363– 1+2  =  3)

In this third course of the series, the student will be introduced to additional refraction techniques including monocular subjective refraction, the use of the JCC (Jackson Cross Cylinder), accommodative and convergence amplitude measurements, phorias, vergences, fixation disparity and the determination of the lens addition for near work in presbyopia.

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR CLINICAL METHODS IV (OPTO 364– 1+2  =  3)

In this fourth and final course of the series, the student will be introduced to binocular subjective refraction, cycloplegic refraction, tonometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy and biomicroscopic examination of the posterior segment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR ORTHOPTICS (OPTO 493 – 1 + 1  =  2)

This course is the last of a three course series that deals with binocular vision. The aim is to teach the student how to manage binocular problems emanating from visual and oculomotor inefficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the treatment of strabismus, amblyopia and suppression. The management of convergence, divergence and vergence range problems will also be covered as well as those with saccades, pursuits and eye-hand coordination.