Teaching Plan Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The general methodology of the subject is determined by the organization of matter within the optometry degree curriculum. Learning this matter is structured in the subjects of Optometry I and II and the Laboratory of Optometry.

The first two focuses on the theoretical and conceptual aspects of the subject and the latter is entirely oriented to learning practical aspects.

5.2. Learning tasks

Two types of training activities within the subject, with an equivalent weight (3 ECTS) in terms of workload for the student is offered.

Training activity I:Presentation and acquisition of basic knowledge of the subject matter.

The methodology is based primarily on lectures addressed to the whole group of students. It is complemented with tutorial care (individualized or in small groups).

Training activity II: Analysis of practical cases.

The methodology is based on classes with the widest possible interaction between teacher and students, promoted from the proposal and common discussion of practical cases to apply the concepts covered in the previous activity.

5.3. Syllabus

The contents of the subject are grouped into the following blocks:

1.- Ophthalmic prisms. Prismatic effects of lenses.

2.- Overview of binocular anomalies.

3.- Fusion and stereopsis evaluation.

4.- Binocular vergence: characteristics and measurement.

5.- Heterophoria (associated and dissociated): measurement, analysis and treatment.

6.- Strabismus: classification, diagnosis, measurement and treatment.

7.- Anisometropia and aniseikonia. Aniseiconia measurement and management.

5.4. Course planning and calendar

The contents of the course are developed with the following scheme, indicating the extent of the different blocks introduced in "Brief presentation of the subject".

l Block  1:  14%

l Block  2:  9%

l Block  3:  8%

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources