Clinical Practice and Professional Studies

Module code: OPT6017-D

Module Aims


To provide students with clinical practice in all aspects of optometry. An introduction to the College of Optometrists pre-reg year. To provide a structure that allows the student to deal safely, accurately, efficiently & courteously with patients who present for examination in an optometric practice or clinic and to dispense, if required, a suitable optical prescription. To discuss refractive surgery options. To stimulate an understanding of the structure of the profession of optometry & the laws & standards governing the optometrist, to provide and introduce the concept of professional ethics.

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