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Optical Diagnostics CPU Objectives Activity 1 1-1. Define diagnostics. 1-2. Gain an overview understanding of optical diagnostics as a health care field. 1-3. Explore major careers associated with the optical field and the responsibilities, education, and licensure requirements for each. 1-4. Research laws for the state in which you live pertinent to either opticians, optometrists, or physician extension staff. 1-5. Develop a short paper discussing a chosen career field, using information gained during your research. 1-6. Choose an optical career you would like to "shadow" and discuss this opportunity with the instructor. Activity 2 2-1. Review the importance of eyes and the role they play in our lives. 2-2. Explore the structure of the orbital, muscular, and support elements of the eye. 2-3. Discover how the brain interprets messages received by the eye. Activity 3 3-1. Explore the internal elements of the human eye and the roles that are performed by each. 3-2. Examine common refractive errors and their causes. 3-3. Discover and define visual acuity, astigmatism, and color deficiencies. 3-4. Recognize the importance of proper test administration in subjective data testing. 3-5. Administer and perform several subjective data vision tests. Activity 4 4-1. Dissect a cow eye. 4-2. Describe and practice safety procedures throughout the dissection. 4-3. Explore the structure and function of a cow eye. 4-4. Understand the structural differences and similarities between cow eyes and human eyes. Activity 5 5-1. Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments for some common ophthalmic diseases. 5-2. Explore the importance of proper patient management and communication. 5-3. Explore the types of information included in a patient history, essential information obtained through interview, and how to obtain such information tactfully. 5-4. Practice patient management procedure by filling out written paperwork and conducting a role-play patient interview. Activity 6 6-1. Examine both the universal guidelines and ophthalmic guidelines to prevent disease transmission. 6-2. Explore the various components of an eye exam, including standard ophthalmic equipment. 6-3. Define fundus. 6-4. Examine several fundi, both healthy and diseased. Activity 7 7-1. Create an optical presentation. Activity 8 8-1. Complete the optical presentation. 8-2. Review light refraction and compare it to reflection. 8-3. Explore the field of opticianry, including commonly used terms and concepts. 8-4. Examine the types of lenses used to correct common refractive errors. Activity 9 9-1. Discuss the use of lenses in the correction of astigmatism and weakened eye muscles. 9-2. Explore the various, standard forms used to write lens prescriptions. 9-3. Discover the history and meaning of terms and abbreviations represented on lens prescriptions. 9-4. Interpret lens prescriptions. Activity 10 10-1. Examine edging and mounting techniques. 10-2. Discover methods and guidelines for assisting in frame selection. 10-3. Experiment with lenses and refraction. 10-4. Observe the characteristics of convex plano-sphero and spherical lenses. 10-5. Produce inverted images from near and far objects. Activity 11 11-1. Experiment with lens arrangements to determine focal point. 11-2. Discover the mathematical equations used to determine focal point. 11-3. Determine an average focal point, using experimental results and various mathematical methods. Activity 12 12-1. Explore the development of ophthalmologic surgical techniques. 12-2. Examine several types of common refractive surgeries. 12-3. Discover proper asepsis methods. 12-4. Conduct a short surgical scrub. 12-5. Review basic first aid for common eye irritations and injuries. Activity 13 13-1. You will participate in a career shadowing activity the instructor has arranged. OR 13-2. You will conduct research regarding a recent advance in ophthalmic technology. Activity 14 14-1. You will participate in a career shadowing activity the instructor has arranged. OR 14-2. You will work on a project that implements the information they collected regarding a recent advance in ophthalmic technology. In Activity 15, the students will finish any work they have not yet completed. They will complete the CPU by taking the Vocabulary Test and the Post-test, answering the journal question, and turning in any necessary work such as the research journal or presentation. |
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