Number	Course Title	Hours			Units
		Lecture	Lab	Clinic
FALL QUARTER
BVS6110	Ocular Physiology	3	1	0	3.5
BVS6120	Clinical Medicine II	3.5	1	0	4
BVS6121	Clinical Microbiology	2	0	0	2
BVS6140	Ophthalmic Optics II	2	2	0	3
BVS6150	Sensory Vision**	4	2	0	5
CLS6160	Assessment of Binocular Vision	2.5	3	0	4
	TOTAL	17	9	0	21.5
WINTER QUARTER
BVS6210	Systemic Pharmacology	4	0	0	4
BVS6240	Ophthalmic Optics III	2	1	0	2.5
BVS6250	Binocular Vision & Space Perception	4	2	0	5
CLS6260	Case Analysis and Prescribing I	2	0	0	2
CLS6261	Ocular Health Procedures I	3	3	0	4.5
CLS6270	Cornea and Contact Lens I	3	2	0	4
CLE6290	Optometric Clinical Service III	0	0	2	0.5
	TOTAL	18	8	2	22.5
SPRING QUARTER
BVS6310	Ocular Pharmacology	4	0	0	4
BVS6350	Biostatistics & Research Design	3	0	0	5
CLS6360	Case Analysis and Prescribing II	3	0	0	3
BVS6361	Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Management I	4	0	0	4
CLS6370	Cornea and Contact Lens II	2	3	0	3.5
CLS6371	Management of Non-Strabismic Binocular Vision Conditions	2	3	0	3.5
CLE6390	Optometric Clinical Service IV	0	0	3	0.75
	TOTAL	18	6	3	21.75

SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FALL QUARTER

BVS6110 Ocular Physiology

• Three and one-half credit hours. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour per week.

This course presents a systematic study of the physiology of the eye. Lecture topics include function, physiology and biochemistry of the lids, lacrimal apparatus, cornea, uveal tract, intraocular fluids, lens, retina and optic nerve. Where appropriate, clinical correlations are presented. Clinical assessment of physiological function utilizing instruments and/or pharmaceutical agents within the scope of contemporary primary care optometric practice is included.

BVS6120 Clinical Medicine II

• Four credit hours. Three and one-half lecture hours and one laboratory hour per week.

The course builds upon the principles of general pathology learned in Clinical Medicine I. The didactic portion of this course involves the presentation of diseases of organ systems. These include blood vessels, the heart, the blood and lymph systems, lungs, kidney, oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, skin, and nervous system. The laboratory portion concentrates on clinical procedures, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment and management, and enables application of those theories learned in lecture. The laboratory topics presented include glucometry, blood pressure, and carotid artery assessment, cranial nerve evaluation, headache history, and systemic emergencies.

BVS6121 Clinical Microbiology

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course is a concise review of clinically important aspects of microbiology. Basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology are covered. Infections of the eye are discussed in relation to techniques for laboratory isolation, culturing, and identification of the infectious agents.

BVS6140 Ophthalmic Optics II

• Three credit hours. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

This course presents the optical principles and concepts of ophthalmic lens parameters and characteristics including lens thickness, impact resistance, multifocal design, absorptive tints and coatings, lens power effectivity, and lens magnification. Clinical applications of specific lens designs for occupational use and for compensation of prismatic imbalance are also discussed. The laboratory includes instruction in the fitting and adjusting of ophthalmic frames and eyewear.

BVS6150 Ocular Motility

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

Eye movements are described with an emphasis on their functional characteristics. The anatomy and physiology of the extraocular muscles and the various neural pathways serving eye movements are presented within a framework of the functions they serve. However, only the extraocular muscle anatomy is considered in detail.

Classes of eye movements that are considered in detail include fixational eye movements, saccades, pursuits, vergence, vestibulo-ocular eye movements, and optokinetic and reading eye movements. The characteristics of physiologic and pathological nystagmus are investigated. The steady-state and dynamic characteristics of these classes of eye movements are presented, including an introduction to the concept of fixation disparity. The interactions between accommodation and vergence, covered briefly in Visual Optics are revisted in this course from both control systems and operation viewpoints.

Methods and instruments for objective recording of eye movements are presented. Students are introduced to control engineering approaches to the description of eye movements. Finally, students are required to use their creativity to build and eye model that illustrates the basic anatomy of the extraocular muscles. (rev 6/05)

CLS6160 Assessment of Binocular Vision

• Four and one-half credit hours. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

This course presents the principles and clinical techniques of binocular vision assessment. The topics presented include the clinical evaluation of ocular motility, fusion, phorias, vergences, and accommodation. The relation of accommodation and vergence is studied with an introduction to graphical analysis. A laboratory provides demonstration and practice of these clinical techniques.

WINTER QUARTER

BVS6210 Pharmacology I

• Four credit hours. Four lecture hours per week.

This fundamental course in pharmacology introduces the student to basic concepts of drug effects on body organs and systems, including the eye. The pharmacological actions, mechanisms, clinical applications, and potential adverse effects of systemic drugs in current clinical use will be considered in detail.

BVS6240 Ophthalmic Optics III

• Two and one-half credit hours. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour per week.

This course encompasses the study of modern ophthalmic eyewear and the lens design optics. Multifocal lens characteristics and selection criteria are included. Emphasis is placed upon the clinical application of lens designs, and the cosmetic and lifestyle considerations of lenses, frames and tints. The laboratory provides instruction in ophthalmic lens analysis; single vision, and multifocal and prismatic lens fabrication including blocking, decentration and edging; lens verification; and lens tinting.

BVS6250 Biostatistics and Research Design

• Three credit hours. Three lecture hours per week.

The fundamental concepts in research design are presented. Included is a special emphasis on skills used in lifelong learning and independent study necessary in optometric practice. Discussions include how to design clinical research studies, an overview of statistical methods including sample size determination, how to apply research results to optometric practice and how to access and evaluate research literature. The course introduces guidelines for the student research projects conducted during the third and fourth professional years. (rev 6/05)

CLS6260 Case Analysis and Prescribing I

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course introduces the principles and concepts of clinical case analysis and prescribing. The topics presented include graphical analysis of accommodation and vergence, prescribing guidelines, clinical problem solving, decision making, and record keeping, assessment of accommodation disorders, computer vision syndrome, and the comprehensive case history.

CLS6261 Ocular Health Procedures I

• Four and one-half credit hours. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

This course presents basic procedures and techniques in ocular health assessment for the primary care optometrist. The principles, performance and interpretation of various health assessment procedures utilized in clinical practice are discussed. A systematic, problem-oriented approach to the diagnostic evaluation of the eye and neurovisual system is emphasized. Standards of care and medico-legal issues in ocular health assessment are presented along with insurance codes and reimbursement guidelines. The laboratory provides experience in the use of these procedures, as well as the clinical utilization of pharmaceutical agents commonly used in primary care optometric practice. The laboratory requires that students actively participate as doctors and patients while learning these procedures.

CLS6270 Cornea and Contact Lenses I

• Four credit hours. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

The basic characteristics and design features of rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses are presented. Specific topics addressed in this course include lens fabrication, verification and analysis, contact lens optics, and fluorescein pattern interpretation. Approaches to fitting rigid gas permeable contact lenses considering the contributions of corneal topography, refraction and over-refraction, and tear lens calculations are demonstrated. Care of RGP contact lens patients and the anatomical and physiological changes associated with adaptation and long-term wear are discussed.

CLE6290 Optometric Clinical Service III

• One-half credit hour. Two clinic hours per week.

A series of discussions/seminars on various aspects of optical dispensing are presented by the Optical Service Staff of the Eye Care Clinic. Additionally, some time is spent in the provision of dispensing services. This course is designed to provide practical, clinical experience to reinforce the knowledge gained in Ophthalmic Optics I (BVS5340) and Ophthalmic Optics II (BVS6140). Students also gain clinical experience through proficiencies and direct patient care under the supervision of licensed optometrists.

SPRING QUARTER

BVS6310 Pharmacology II

• Three credit hours. Three lecture hours per week.

This course presents the pharmacology of drugs used for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, and discussions of other drugs that may affect the eye. Specific topics include cycloplegic, anti-inflammatory and anti-infective drugs. Both prescriptions and over-the-counter preparations are discussed.

BVS6350 Binocular Vision and Space Perception

• Five credit hours. Four lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

This fundamental course in theoretical binocular vision discusses, in detail, topics such as physical and perceived space, the horopter, retinal correspondence, fusion, fixation disparity and stereopsis. Clinical relevancy of these fundamental concepts is emphasized. Additional topics concerned with visual perception will be presented including perception of size, visual direction and motion perception. Information theory will be used to develop a model for visual perception. Various visual phenomena including figure ground relationships and visual illusions will be used to challenge the model.

CLS6360 Case Analysis and Prescribing II

• Three credit hours. Three lecture hours per week.

This course is designed to enable the student to confidently work-up, analyze and manage clinical cases. The use of scientific principles and epidemiology to review patient history, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses to arrive at a clinical diagnosis and management is stressed. Students are taught the art and science of prescribing lenses and prisms for ametropias, presbyopia and binocular anomalies. Emphasis is placed on consideration of occupational, avocational, and safety factors in determining a treatment and management plan.

BVS6361 Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Management I

• Four credit hours. Four lecture hours per week.

This course presents a comprehensive discussion of anterior segment diseases and disorders. Pathophysiology of ocular tissues are related to the disease processes to provide a strong understanding of the ocular disease presentation and patient symptomology. Clinical cases are presented to enhance student learning. Clinical and laboratory evaluation is discussed along with the diagnosis, treatment and management of anterior segment diseases. Management strategies will emphasize the utilization of appropriate therapeutic agents and modalities for proper follow-up care.

CLS6370 Cornea and Contact Lenses II

• Three and one-half credit hours. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

Continuing applications of rigid gas permeable contact lens fitting and management are presented. Rigid toric lens analysis and lens modifications are described and applied. An overview of soft lens characteristics, fit assessment and patient management is taught. Bifocal and toric contact lens indications and options are outlined. Current research in cornea and contact lenses, and its clinical implications, is introduced.

CLS6371 Management of Non-Strabismic Binocular Vision Conditions

• Three and one-half credit hours. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

This course will cover the diagnosis and management of non-strabismic binocular vision conditions including anomalies of the vergence, accommodation, and ocular motor systems. Lecture topics include the clinical evaluation, case analysis, diagnosis, and management of these systems. A range of treatment options will be discussed, including lenses, prisms, and vision therapy. Active vision therapy utilizing a sequential approach will be emphasized. The laboratory provides experience in the use of instrumentation to diagnose and treat vision anomalies that affect efficiency of visual performance. (rev 5/05)

CLE6390 Optometric Clinical Service IV

• Three-quarter credit hours. Three clinic hours per week.

Student interns will provide comprehensive primary care examinations to the limits of their education under the direct supervision of licensed optometric faculty and/or board-certified ophthalmologists at the Eye Care Clinic. Student interns will provide primary vision care utilizing all procedures learned in the preceding pre-clinical courses. Additionally, optical dispensing experiences and observations in other clinical services will prepare students for their Summer internship.