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OPTC 2430: Refractive Conditions & Automated Refraction 

Effective date

May 2022 

Department

Optician Diploma 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

In the beginning of this course students will review the principles of refraction before discussing the pathophysiology of refractive conditions including astigmatism, anisometropia, and aniseikonia. In the second part of this course students will learn the automated refraction process and discuss its limitations, contraindications, and referrals before applying their knowledge of the process in the lab. This course builds on knowledge gained in OPTC 1110 Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye, and OPTC 1130 Foundations of Optics. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

OPTC 1110, OPTC 1130, OPTC 2350. 

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: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 40
 

Instructional Strategies

Classroom based delivery with lecture, small group discussions, readings, case studies, and assignments, as well as lab. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

B- (68%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

25 

Weekly Review Questions  

Quizzes/Tests 

30 

Refractive Principles & Conditions Quiz  

Exam 

35 

Jurisprudence Exam  

Assignments 

S/U 

Refraction Case Study - S based on completion and participation in group discussion 

Clinical Examination 

S/U 

Automated Refraction Testing - S based on five successful examinations during the week of the lab. 

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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