OPTOMETRIC INSTRUMENTS
Teacher
Sourav Karmakar
Category
Core Courses
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Track Total Credits ( T-P-P):
( 3-1-0)
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Domain Track Objectives:
This course covers optometric instruments, its basic principle, description, and usage in clinical practice.
Domain Track Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to gain theoretical knowledge and basic practical skill in handling the advanced instruments
Domain Syllabus:
Module: I
Basic instrumentation:
Slit Lamp -types, mechanical design, illumination techniques, Accessories, color coding.Color vision - theories, Common color vision defects, Pseudoisochromatic test plates, Color arrangement tests, Interpretation & clinical significance of findings, Autokeratorefractometers, Abberometer.
Module: II
Retina diagnostics I
Ophthalmoscope - Direct & Indirect, Optical principle & Types, Instrumentation, Characteristics & Uses. Slit lamp Ophthalmoscopy ( +90, 78 D), Fundus photography, Fundus biomicroscopy - Direct, Indirect, Principle & Instrumentation, OCT
Module: III
B scan.Electrodiagnostic instrument (ERG, VEP, EOG), FFA, Amsler grid test
Module: IV
Glaucoma diagnostics
Gonioscopy, Tonometry - Types, principle & standardization (Schiotz, Applanation & NCT) - Measurement, documentation & interpretation of results, Perimeter - Static, Kinetic - Results, Interpretation & Analysis of visual field examination. Emphasis on HVF, Octupus, Pachymetry.
Module: V
Cornea diagnostics
Keratometer - Keratometric principle, Types – Bausch & Lomb, Javal-Schiotz models, Measurement, Documentation & Interpretation of data, Placido’s disc, Corneal topography - principle, types. ORBSCAN - interpretation and results, AS- OCT, Specular microscopy, Introduction to Refractive surgical magament- LASIK, SMILE, PRK etc.
Module: V
Cataract diagnostics
A –Scan, Potential Acuity Meter, Brightness acuity test
Module: VI
Neuro imaging
Basics of CT scan, Basic of MRI scan
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Our Main Teachers
Talented optometrist with a strong commitment to service in the optometry field. Professional with more than 10 years of experience assisting patients with vision care. Passion for helping others solve vision problems and improve their quality of life with the right type of vision correction. Expertise in optometry technology tools and solutions to make accurate diagnoses and determine ideal prescription lenses for patients. Friendly and caring healthcare provider with excellent customer service skills.