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OPTC 1240: Low Vision Conditions & Devices 

Effective date

May 2022 

Department

Optician Diploma 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of age-related and specific diseases that cause low vision. Students learn the skills and techniques required to assess and support patients, read low vision prescriptions, and explore current products available to patients. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

OPTC 1110, OPTC 1130. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
 

Instructional Strategies

Classroom based delivery with lecture, small group discussions, student presentations, readings, case studies, and assignments. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

B- (68%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

20 

Weekly Review Questions  

Assignments 

10 

Successful Workbook Completion  

Assignments 

20 

Eye Disease Assignment and Presentation - written research and class presentation 

Assignments 

20 

Case Study - individual case study based on low vision condition, assessment and recommendations 

Quizzes/Tests 

20 

Quiz  

Participation 

10 

Class participation based on rubric 

Course topics

Learning resources

Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource
information will be supplied by the department/instructor. 

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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