Low Vision Conditions & Devices (OPTC 1240)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of age-related and specific diseases that cause low vision. Students learn the skills and techniques required to assess and support patients, read low vision prescriptions, and explore current products available to patients.
Course code: OPTC 1240
Credits: 2.0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTC&number=1240

Prerequisites

OPTC 1110, OPTC 1130, OPTC 1140.

Additional Information

  • Low vision overview
    Types of impaired vision
    Impact of low vision
    Age related diseases
    Diseases related to vision loss or blindness
    Low vision assessments
    Documenting patient history
    Low vision devices
    Proper use of devices
    Visual field
    Techniques to correct vision loss
    Laser surgery related to vision loss
    Amsler grid
    Continuing care of low vision patients

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.