Overview

This topic covers communication in the consulting room including how to effectively take a patient history and awareness of cultural safety when interacting with a patient in a clinical setting. This topic equips students with the clinical skills to detect, measure and correct refractive errors using objective and subjective refraction. … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

The aim of this topic is to:  

  • Introduce students to the role and responsibilities of the optometrist
  • Introduce relevant terminology, skills and communication required to fulfil the practice requirements of measuring and correcting visual function
  • Construct an understanding of the process and procedures involved in the screening for ocular and neurological eye conditions

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