Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: OPTID20JÖN.
Anatomy and diseases of the eye, 15 YH credits, gives you basic knowledge of the anatomy and function of the eye as a basis for further studies. You gain knowledge of refractive errors and eye problems and learn about the most common diseases that affect vision. After the course you can, in consultation with a licensed optician, help ensure that the right optical aids or products are issued based on the consumer's problems.
Duration: 3 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: 15 YH credits, equivalent to about 3 weeks of full-time study
The purpose of the course is to give basic knowledge of the subject so that students can benefit from further studies. The goal of the course is for students to have basic knowledge of the anatomy and function of the eye. Students should also have knowledge of refractive errors and eye problems and know the most common diseases that affect vision. After completing the course, students should, in consultation with a licensed optician, be able to issue suitable optical aids or products based on the consumer's problems.
The purpose of the course is to give basic knowledge of the subject so that students can benefit from further studies. The goal of the course is for students to have basic knowledge of the anatomy and function of the eye. Students should also have knowledge of refractive errors and eye problems and know the most common diseases that affect vision. After completing the course, students should, in consultation with a licensed optician, be able to issue suitable optical aids or products based on the consumer's problems.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You have basic knowledge of the anatomy and function of the eye.
You know common refractive errors and eye problems.
You know the most common diseases that affect vision.
You can, in consultation with a licensed optician, help ensure that suitable optical aids are issued.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Anatomy and function of the eye
The basic structure and function of the eye.
Refractive errors and eye problems
Common refractive errors and problems that affect vision.
Eye diseases
The most common diseases that affect vision.
From problem to aid
How the consumer's problems are matched to suitable optical aids, in consultation with an optician.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at YH students training to become optician assistants who need basic medical knowledge of the eye.
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