Clinical Examination of the Visual System

2 credits · Graduate

Fundamentals of the optometric examination. Lectures will focus on refractions, effective adds, pupil testing, optic nerve evaluation, and other appropriate topics in preparation for students to conduct direct patient care in third year clinics. Selected lectures on confidentiality of health care records, HIPPA compliance, ethical considerations, laws related to practice and vision care, as well as managed care and other insurance issues.