HSCI 371 - Applied Refracting Skills 2

Description
Building on previous learning, this hands-on clinical course advances students’ refracting competencies through immersive practice in visual acuity testing, manual and objective assessment of refractive errors, and prescription determination for vision correction. Learners will refine their skills using phoropters, trial frames, retinoscopes, and advanced diagnostic tools including tonometers, direct ophthalmoscopes, OCT systems, and visual field testing equipment. Emphasis is placed on integrating patient history, ocular findings, and individual needs to guide accurate and personalized refractive decisions. Students will also develop strategies for assessing diverse patient populations and modifying prescriptions based on clinical data, lifestyle factors, and ocular conditions, to support optimal visual outcomes.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 45 hours.

Prerequisites

HSCI 350