APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Learning outcomes of the course unit
To develop an elementary knowledge on the principles underlying the function of ophthalmic instruments
Prerequisites
None
Course contents summary
Visual angle and sizing of visual stimuli
luminance and contrast in ophthalmic instruments
Measurement of the optical properties of the cornea and of the eye
Ultrasounds in ophthalmology
Lasers in ophthalmolgy
Measurement of the axial length of ocular structures: ultrasonic and optical methods
Measurement of the intraocular pressure
Imaging of the retina
Imaging of the optic nerve head
Recommended readings
Yanoff-Duker. Ophthalmology. Mosby 2004
Teaching methods
Lessons are performed according to frontal teaching method, with
discussion between lecturer and students in case there are subjects to
clarify or to analyze deeper. Moreover, moments of active teaching are
also considered, in which all participants are involved in practical
activities both individually or divided into small groups, focused on
specific subjects, with final presentation of the results in joint session.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral and practical exam
