OPHT 260B - Introduction to Low Vision

Credits: 1

Description
Introduction to low vision dispensing skills for the optician. Topics include, but are not limited to: patient/client needs assessment, low vision aid/device selection, patient usage training, patient follow up visitations and resource services.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify, state and define the causes of low vision.
Identify, state, define and perform the steps to completing a low vision patient history.
Identify, state, define and perform the steps to a low vision assessment.
Identify, state, define and create a low vision corrective plan.
Identify, state, and define a distance task low vision aids, near task low vision aids, and low vision accessory items.
Assist a patient in selecting the correct low vision aid, or device related to their needs and their corrective action plan.
Demonstrate proper patient training steps to the use of a given low vision aid, device or accessory item.
Identify, state, define and perform the correct steps to a patient follow up intervention.
Identify, state, and define low vision resources for a given patient.

Prerequisite: None