GÖRME OPTİĞİ VE REFRAKSİYON PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OPP154	GÖRME OPTİĞİ VE REFRAKSİYON	2	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİHAN ÜNLÜ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. VESİLE KÜÇÜK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective: To enable students to recognize the eye as the organ of sight, and to understand visual quality, refractive errors, and the principles of correcting these errors.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content: This course aims to introduce the refractive media of the eye, provide information about the pupil and its functions and anomalies, and explain the mechanism of vision. It covers accommodation, dioptric changes during accommodation, presbyopia and correction of other accommodation disorders, ametropia, types of ametropia, hyperopia, types of hyperopia, myopia, types of myopia, astigmatism, types of astigmatism, anisometropia, types of anisometropia, anisoconia, types of anisoconia, surgical correction of refractive errors, comparison of correction of refractive errors with glasses, contact lenses, and surgery, low vision, and rehabilitation for the visually impaired.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the topics of optical physics and geometric optics.
Explains the optics and anatomy of the human eye.
Describes the structures of the eye and the functions of vision.
Explains theoretical information related to the identification of visible and invisible areas in the human eye.
Defines refractive errors in the eye.
Explains the mechanism of vision and color vision.
Determines visual acuity in one eye and both eyes.
Defines the concepts of distance vision, near vision, and nodal vision.
Explains refractive errors and appropriate treatment methods for these errors.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	RESOURCE REVIEW	General Information on Optics	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
2	RESOURCE REVIEW	Eye Anatomy and Physiology and the Optical System of the Human Eye	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
3	RESOURCE REVIEW	Visual Pathways - Visual Fields and Light Reaction - Color Vision	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
4	RESOURCE REVIEW	Measurement of Visual Acuity, Factors Affecting Visual Acuity	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
5	RESOURCE REVIEW	Emetropia – Ametropia, Myopia	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
6	RESOURCE REVIEW	Hypermetropia and Astigmatism	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
7	RESOURCE REVIEW	Presbyopia and Cycloplegia	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
8	RESOURCE REVIEW	Objective and Subjective Methods in Measuring Refractive Errors	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
9	RESOURCE REVIEW	Skiascopy	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	RESOURCE REVIEW	Correction of Myopia and Hypermetropia with Glasses	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
12	RESOURCE REVIEW	Correction of Astigmatism and Presbyopia with Glasses	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
13	RESOURCE REVIEW	Anizometropia, Laser Correction of Refractive Errors	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
14	RESOURCE REVIEW	Correction of Refractive Errors with Surgical Methods and Contact Lenses	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
15	RESOURCE REVIEW	Use of Prismatic Glasses, Telescopes and Optical Devices	Lecture, Question-Answer, Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Werner, J. S., Schefrin, B. E., & Bradley, A. (2010). Optics and vision of the aging eye. Handbook of optics, 3, 13-1.
Özer, A. (2005). Görme optiği ve refraksiyon. Tüm Optik ve Optometrik Meslekler Birliği Derneği.
Newton, I. (2022). Optik. Fihrist Kitap.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students acquire up-to-date theoretical knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Physics and Geometric Optics, Optical Instruments and Materials, which are required in the field of optometry.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The principles of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, professional ethics, and quality assurance processes necessary for safe, controlled, and standards-compliant work in the optician's environment are based on theoretical foundations.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It evaluates professional problems and situations encountered in the field of optometry with an analytical, critical, and scientifically based approach, and offers appropriate solutions.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They effectively use professional information technologies, optical design programs, measurement software, and digital data management systems.						5
2	By using optical devices, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment efficiently, safely, and methodically, he integrates them into professional practices by monitoring technological developments.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Of the obligations to be fulfilled successfully and correctly.					4
2	Knowing the risks to the health sector and industry make the right decisions.					4
3	Health sector and the sector's risk requires knowing the true teamwork in the unit, compatible and effective to çalışır.al.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, expressing their knowledge and opinions in their field, thus maintaining effective communication with colleagues, patients, and other healthcare professionals.						5
2	In professional settings, they assume responsibility as an effective team member in workshop and optical sales environments.			2
3	As an optician, they possess the ability to quickly assess, make appropriate decisions, and generate solutions in unexpected and complex professional situations, thus adapting to varying working conditions.					4
4	As an individual with a lifelong learning culture focused on continuous self-improvement, they follow professional innovations, developments in optical technologies, and current scientific publications.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They gain language proficiency in a foreign language that enables them to communicate with healthcare professionals through professional publications and national and international resources.	0
2	Demonstrates practical skills in inventory management, customer relations, sales processes, and compliance with professional regulations in optical retail businesses.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By analyzing the technical specifications of eyeglass frames, contact lenses, and optical materials, it selects and adapts products to suit an individual's vision needs.						5
2	The optical workshop ensures product quality by performing frame assembly, lens edge processing, repair, and adjustment processes in accordance with standards.					4
3	By evaluating prescription parameters, it accurately and precisely applies lens centering, optical axis adjustment, pupillary distance measurement, and related optical calculations.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	6	84
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	8	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	130