Optometric Procedures Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023

Module name: Optometric Procedures
Module code: W4-BF-OO-S1-6-23-46
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to acquire knowledge of basic optometric procedures by students, which is an extension of the refraction module. Using the learned optometric procedures, students will be able to measure the parameters of accommodation (response by dynamic retinoscopy as well as efficiency, stability and amplitude of accommodation), vergence and check eye movements in patients. In addition, as part of the module, students will learn about the initial binocular vision tests (NPC, Hirschberg test / Kappa angle, Bruckner test) and will expand their skills by performing and interpreting the results of the objective and subjective cover test (alternating, unilateral) and the Maddox Rod and Howell test, as well as measuring heterophoria and ranges of fusion vergence using the von Graefe method.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student understands the influence of spectacle correction, filters, prisms, contact lenses on the visual system. [E1]
 W05 [1/5] W06 [1/5]
The student has basic knowledge of optometric procedures and understands the operation of individual optometric tests. [E2]
 W05 [1/5] W06 [1/5] W07 [1/5]
The student understands the principles of optometric examination, selects procedures in a selective way for a given patient, acts in accordance with professional ethics. [E3]
 W05 [1/5] W06 [1/5] W07 [1/5] U04 [1/5]
The student is able to independently conduct a basic optometric examination by selecting the necessary procedures depending on the patient and interpret the patient's results on the basis of individual procedures. [E4]
 W05 [1/5] W06 [1/5] W07 [1/5] U04 [1/5]
The student is able to refer the patient to another specialist in the event of a diagnosis of a pathological disorder and the need for specialist advice. [E5]
 W09 [1/5] U10 [1/5] K01 [1/5] K04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E3
laboratory classes [FZ2] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E3 E4 E5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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