Set of Diploma Courses III: Specialist Contactology Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses III: Specialist Contactology
Module code: W4-FZ-OM-S2-4-25-11B
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module focuses on advanced diagnostics, selection and therapy of contact lenses in more difficult medical cases, such as corneal diseases, high-grade astigmatism, keratoconus, dry eye syndrome, post-operative conditions and other specialist indications. The student acquires knowledge and skills in the use of specialist lenses, monitoring the health status of patients and managing complications resulting from their use. Training content: 1. Lectures: o Principles of lens selection in medical cases (keratoconus, high degree of astigmatism, dry eye syndrome). o Types of specialist lenses (e.g. rigid lenses, hybrid lenses, scleral lenses, orthokeratological lenses, therapeutic lenses, lenses for post-operative correction). o Specialist diagnostics in contactology: corneal topography, aberrometry , anterior segment examination techniques. o Complications associated with the use of lenses in specialist cases. o Methods of monitoring patients with corneal diseases and specialized contactology needs. 2. Laboratory exercises: o Interviewing a patient with corneal diseases and specialist indications. o Diagnostics in advanced contact lens cases: corneal topography measurements, aberrometry. o Selection of specialist lenses, taking into account the individual needs of the patient (e.g. keratoconus, corneal irregularity, anterior transplant, post-traumatic condition). o Slit-lamp evaluation of the anterior segment of the eye and monitoring tolerance of specialized lenses. o Monitoring patient health and responding to lens-related complications. The module consists of lectures that introduce the theoretical foundations and issues related to advanced contact lens surgery, and laboratory exercises during which students acquire practical skills in specialist diagnostics, lens selection with particular emphasis on selection in difficult cases, and monitoring patients with complications. To pass the practical part, students prepare a case presentation, including a detailed description of the diagnostic tests performed and the lens selection process in a difficult clinical case using specialist contact lenses. Additionally, students submit a summary of patient charts, taking into account the number of contact patients examined. The module ends with an exam covering the theoretical and practical parts, which tests skills related to diagnostics, selection of specialist lenses and management of complications.
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 has knowledge of advanced diagnostic tests used in contact optics, such as corneal topography, aberrometry and analysis of the condition of the anterior segment of the eye. [E1]
 KF_W08 [4/5] W_OOD [4/5]
The student is able to select specialist contact lenses in complex cases, such as keratoconus, astigmatism, dry eye syndrome, post-operative conditions and vision correction. [E2]
 KF_U10 [4/5] KF_U12 [4/5] KF_U14 [4/5] KF_U18 [4/5]
The student is able to recognize and manage lens-related complications, including infection, inflammation and corneal trauma, and knows when to refer the patient to a specialist. [E3]
 KF_U12 [4/5] KF_U14 [4/5]
The student acquires skills in using specialized contact lens equipment, such as devices for measuring corneal topography and assessing lens tolerance. [E4]
 KF_U05 [4/5] KF_U06 [4/5]
The student assesses the needs of a patient with corneal diseases and adapts contact lens solutions, e.g. scleral lenses for keratoconus or orthokeratology for myopia. [E5]
 KF_U10 [4/5] KF_U12 [4/5] KF_U14 [4/5] KF_U18 [4/5]
The student provides instruction in the use of specialized lenses, such as orthokeratological lenses, and informs the patient about the principles of hygiene and prevention. [E6]
 KF_W09 [3/5] KF_U05 [3/5] KF_K01 [3/5] KF_K03 [3/5] KF_K06 [3/5]
Searches, selects, analyzes, evaluates, and classifies information using various sources and methods. [E7]
 KF_U09 [4/5] KF_U12 [4/5] KF_K09 [4/5]
Understands the need for further education, performs self-assessment, is able to supplement and improve acquired knowledge and skills; is able to work in a team, communicate with the environment in the workplace and outside it. [E8]
 KF_U17 [2/5] KF_K01 [2/5] KF_K02 [2/5] KF_K03 [2/5] KF_K06 [2/5] KF_K08 [2/5]
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 E5 E7 E8
laboratory classes [FZ2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E2 E3 E4 E6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
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