Refraction Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025

Module name: Refraction
Module code: W4-BF-OO-S1-5-23-41
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to deepen students' knowledge of the study of refraction. Students will learn the guidelines for managing the patient according to the standards of optometric examination developed by the The Polish Optometric Association (PTOO). During the classes, students will learn theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills in the field of: interview, preliminary measurements (interpupillary distance, determination of the dominant eye, pupillary reaction to light and accommodation, eye movements, assessment of spatial vision, color vision and field of view), objective refraction using static retinoscopy and an autorefractometer, assessment of visual acuity, determination of the spherical equivalent, determination of astigmatism, procedures for binocular subjective refraction testing, including the method of binocular balance of accommodation. During the course, students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding, and should be able to discuss and measure refraction in the most appropriate way for a given patient. In addition, as part of the module, students broaden their knowledge of managing patients and correcting their sight with glasses and contact lenses.
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 a basic knowledge of refraction measurement procedures while determining the theoretical basis of the procedure used. Understands and explains the results obtained using procedures against existing standards. [E1]
 W05 [1/5] W07 [1/5]
The student is able to test refraction including astigmatism and binocular balance. [E2]
 W05 [1/5] U03 [1/5] U04 [1/5]
The student is able to assess the condition of the visual system, recognize vision defects and correct them correctly. In addition, he knows when to refer a patient to another specialist. [E3]
 W05 [1/5] W06 [1/5] U03 [1/5] U04 [1/5]
The student can carry out the experiment correctly, document and present the results of the determinations and present their interpretation. [E4]
 U04 [1/5] U06 [1/5]
The student knows and understands the principles of laboratory work, takes care of safety and hygiene in the laboratory. [E5]
 W10 [1/5] U10 [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
laboratory classes [FZ2] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E2 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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