Number	Course Title	Hours			Units
		Lecture	Lab	Clinic
SUMMER QUARTER
CLS7070	Cornea and Contact Lenses III	2	0	0	2
CLS7080	Practice Management II: Marketing and Communication (Three hrs/wk for four weeks)	0	1.5	0	0.75
CLE7090	Optometric Clinical Services V (20 hrs/wk for six weeks)	0	0	12	3
	TOTAL	2	1.5	12	5.75
FALL QUARTER
CLS7160	Pediatric Optometry	2	0	0	2
CLS7161	Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Management II	4	0	0	4
CLS7162	Ocular Health Procedures II	2	3	0	3.5
CLS7170	Cornea and Contact Lens IV	1	0	0	1
CLS7171	Vision, Perception & Learning	3	2	0	4
CLS7190	Optometric Clinical Services VI	0	0	14	3.5
	TOTAL	11	5	14	17
WINTER QUARTER
BVS7210	Pharmacology III***	2	0	0	2
BVS7250	Research Proposal I	0	1	0	0.5
CLS7260	Geriatric Optometry	2	0	0	2
CLS7261	Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Management III	3	0	0	3
CLS7270	Cornea and Contact Lens V	0	2	2	1.5
CLS7271	Strabismus/Amblyopia Diagnosis	3	3	0	4.5
CLE7290	Optometric Clinical Services VII	0	0	14	3.5
	TOTAL	10	6	16	17
SPRING QUARTER
BVS7330	Health Promotion	1	0	0	1
BVS7350	Research Proposal II	0	0.5	0	0.25
CLS7360	Ocular Disease Case Management	0	1	0	0.5
CLS7361	Ocular Health Procedures III	2	1	0	2.5
CLS7370	Low Vision Rehabilitation	2.5	2	0	3.5
CLS7371	Strabismus/Amblyopia Management	3	0	0	3
CLS7380	Practice Management III: Practice Opportunities and Administration	2	0	0	2
CLE7390	Optometric Clinical Service VIII	0	0	14	3.5
	TOTAL	10.5	4.5	14	16.25

THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SUMMER QUARTER

CLS7080 Practice Management II: Marketing and Communication

• Three-quarters credit hour. Three workshop hours per week for five weeks.

This course coincides with the introduction of students to patient care in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on enhancing a student’s interpersonal skills and professionalism as part of patient care. Using a seminar/workshop format, emphasis is placed on the ethical implications of professional practice. Doctor/patient communication methods are practiced and clinicians are taught how to enable patients to fully evaluate the consequences of various treatment and management options. The business concepts of public relations and practice marketing, patient retention, recall and office production monitoring are presented. Clinico-legal aspects from record keeping, patient confidentiality, documentation, coding and billing, record release, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) issues are also covered.

CLE7090 Optometric Clinical Service V

• Three credit hours. Twelve clinic hours per week for six weeks.

Students are given patient care assignments in the Primary Eye Care Optometry, Optical, Cornea and Contact Lens, Vision Therapy and Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Services at the Eye Care Center. Emphasis is placed on optometric examination skills and the utilization of problem-oriented records in all services. Demonstrations of differential diagnostic treatment and management techniques in ocular disease and special testing methods are provided. Diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents are utilized in all clinical services under the direct supervision of licensed optometric faculty and/or board-certified ophthalmologists. Completion of a certified course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required during this quarter.

FALL QUARTER

CLS7160 Pediatric Optometry

Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

The diagnosis and management of common vision problems in young children requires an understanding of vision development, as well as the utilization of diagnostic procedures that are developmentally appropriate. This course provides diagnostic strategies for examining the infant, toddler, and pre-schooler. Application of pediatric tests for special needs children is presented, as well as the implication of ocular health on normal visual development. Finally, management of common vision problems in the pediatric population is presented in a case discussion format.

CLS712 Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Management II

• Four credit hours. Four lecture hours per week.

The evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases of the retina, the optic nerve, and the glaucomas is presented. Emphasis is placed on understanding the disease process, and the clinical presentation and appropriate use of diagnostic modalities, including new technologies. Therapeutic strategies emphasize medical and surgical management, co-management and follow-up care. Medico-legal issues, patient education, and standards of care are presented including record keeping, coding and reimbursement guidelines.

CLS7162 Ocular Health Procedures II

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

Clinical procedures used in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of ocular disease, such as anterior segment eye disorders, retinal disease and the glaucomas, are presented in this course. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate integration of the procedures in the ocular health examination. Laboratories solidify the competence of the techniques utilized in the effective treatment and management of ocular disease.

CLS7170 Cornea and Contact Lenses III

• Three credit hours. Three lecture hours per week.

Advanced and more complex contact lens designs and fitting options are reviewed. The cases include management of astigmatism with gas-permeable toric lenses and contact lens management of special corneal topographies such as those found with post-surgical corneas, post-traumatic corneas, keratoconus and orthokeratology patients. Contact lens management of presbyopia and pediatric patients is discussed. A description of corneal dystrophies and degenerations including contact lens options and treatment plans is included. Discussion of the physiologic impact of contact lenses on the cornea is presented in increased depth. Diagnosis, treatment and management of contact lens related complications in various lens wear modalities is described.

CLS7171 Vision, Perception and Learning

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

The course will give the student a systematic approach for the diagnosis and management of developmental visual information processing (DVIP) disorders. The role of the optometrist as part of a multidisciplinary team in evaluating children with learning disabilities will be emphasized. The course will provide a review of child development, principles of standardized testing, learning disabilities, and dyslexia. The purpose of the tests used in the DVIP profile will be discussed along with relating specific disorders to symptoms that are found in the case history. Finally, a sequential management plan for treating patients with DVIP dysfunction will be presented.

CLE7190 Optometric Clinical Services VI

• Three and one-half credit hours. Fourteen clinic hours per week.

Students are assigned to patient care in the Primary Eye Care Optometry, Optical, Cornea and Contact Lens, Vision Therapy, and Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Services at the Eye Care Clinic. Emphasis is placed on the use of the problem-oriented examination and technical proficiency in evaluating the visual system. Diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents are utilized in all clinical services under the direct supervision of licensed optometric faculty and/or board-certified ophthalmologists.

WINTER QUARTER

BVS7210 Pharmacology III

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course focuses on the application of ocular and systemic drugs used in the treatment of primary ocular disease, including iritis and glaucoma. Emphasis is given to patient-provider communication, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment options. Therapeutic indications, contraindications, and adverse drug reactions and interactions are discussed in detail.

BVS7250 Research Proposal

• One-half credit hour. Independent study.

Based on the prerequisite course work covering general research design principles and applicable statistical analysis of research data presented in BVS623, Public Health II (Epidemiology), a completed research proposal is to be submitted before the end of the sixth week of the Winter Quarter. Research projects may be in any of the basic or clinical sciences related to the practice of optometry.

CLS7260 Geriatric Optometry

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course introduces the principles of vision rehabilitation with respect to the geriatric and visually impaired populations. The topics presented include the clinical characteristics of aging, etiology and visual impairment, demographics and psychosocial factors of geriatric and visually impaired patients, the case history and clinical examination of these patients, and optics of treatment options for the visually impaired. The laboratory presents examination procedures and techniques utilized for geriatric and visually impaired patients in traditional and non-traditional settings; motility procedures; geriatric case management; and an introduction to rehabilitation optics and optical systems for visual impairment.

CLS7261 Ocular Disease Diagnosis and Management III

• Three credit hours. Three lecture hours per week.

The course covers ocular complications associated with systemic disease. The lectures emphasize the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the ocular sequela of systemic diseases. Areas of emphasis include neurology, orbitopathy, endocrinology, connective tissue disorders, uveitic syndromes, rheumatology, autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), and ocular emergencies. Optometric co-management with internal medicine and medical subspecialties is emphasized.

CLS7270 Cornea and Contact Lenses IV

• One and one-half credit hours. Two laboratory hours and two clinic hours per week.

This course consists of contact lens seminars and grand rounds. The major topic areas for student discussions and grand rounds patient presentations include management of regular and irregular astigmatism, and management of corneal dystrophies and degenerations. Corneal topography instrumentation and its application to RGP contact lens fitting, including the management of post-surgical patients, orthokeratology, keratoconus, and pellucid marginal degeneration conditions are presented, together with contact lens management of presbyopia. Ocular prosthetic cases, as well as dry eye case management issues, are also presented.

CLS7271 Strabismus/Amblyopia Diagnosis

• Five credit hours. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours per week.

The evaluation of patients presenting with strabismus and/or amblyopia is discussed. A sequential examination strategy is presented with emphasis on the administration and interpretation of diagnostic testing procedures to arrive at an accurate diagnostic summary. Etiology, prevalence and characteristics of each strabismic/amblyopia syndrome are highlighted. Communication of prognostic and diagnostic outcomes with parents and other health care professionals is presented.

CLE7290 Optometric Clinical Service VII

• Three and one-half credit hours. Fourteen clinic hours per week.

Students are assigned to patient care in the Primary Eye Care Optometry, Optical, Cornea and Contact Lens, Vision Therapy, and Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Services at the Eye Care Clinic. Emphasis is placed on the use of the problem-oriented examination and technical proficiency in evaluating the visual system. Diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents are utilized in all clinical services under the direct supervision of licensed optometric faculty and/or board-certified ophthalmologists.

SPRING QUARTER

BVS7330 Public Health

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course provides information on the organization, financing, delivery, and quality assurance of public health care as it relates to optometry's role as a primary health care profession. The course provides students with an understanding of health promotion, various health delivery systems and the multiple forces that are affecting changes in the quality and delivery of health care. Students are given the opportunity to participate in a community-based project of their choosing to gain firsthand experience in public health optometry.

CLS7360 Ocular Disease Case Management

• One-half credit hour. One discussion hour per week.

The purpose of this course is to effectively integrate the information presented in the prior ocular disease courses. Utilizing an interactive, small group case discussion format, students will be able to enhance their abilities in proper differential diagnosis, testing protocol, treatment and management, and patient education of conditions related to ocular disease.

CLS7361 Ocular Health Procedures III

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

The purpose of this course is for the student to become knowledgeable in the protocol of advanced complex diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures involving ocular disease conditions. Special emphasis is placed on the indications and procedural application of anterior and posterior segment lasers, as well as therapeutic and diagnostic ocular injections and minor surgical procedures.

CLS7370 Low Vision Rehabilitation

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

This course builds upon the principles of vision rehabilitation studied in Vision Rehabilitation I (CLS7260). The topics presented include the performance characteristics of optical and non-optical treatment options for the visually impaired; assessment, treatment, and management of geriatric and visually impaired patients; development of a vision rehabilitation plan; the multi-disciplinary team approach to rehabilitation; patient communication and education; management of special populations; and practice management considerations. The laboratory presents the performance characteristics and clinical application of optical and non-optical treatment options for visual impairment.

CLS7371 Strabismus/Amblyopia Management

• Three credit hours. Three lecture hours per week.

Clinical management of patients with strabismus and/or amblyopia is discussed. Sequential treatment programs for prevalent strabismic/amblyopic syndromes are presented. Treatment components including lenses, prisms, occlusion, active vision therapy and appropriate surgical referrals are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on early treatment, prevention and elimination of anomalous sensory-motor responses and the reestablishment of efficient binocular vision, including the necessary post-operative care for patients requiring surgical intervention.

CLS7380 Practice Management III: Practice Opportunities and Administration

• Two credit hours. Two lecture hours per week.

This course is designed to provide educational information and exercises that facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for entering independent practice. Students will be taught modern business principles and be able to select their preferred mode of practice. The desired outcome of the course is that the student will be able to select and enter the best practice situation to meet his/her personal goals upon graduation. Each student will prepare a loan proposal to secure funding for the practice opportunity chosen.

CLE7390 Optometric Clinical Service VIII

• Three and one-half credit hours. Fourteen clinic hours per week.

Students are assigned to patient care in the Primary Eye Care Optometry, Optical, Cornea and Contact Lens, Vision Therapy, Low Vision Rehabilitation, and Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Services at the Eye Care Clinic. Emphasis is placed on differential diagnosis of visual and ocular conditions, case analysis, recommendations for treatment, management, continuing care and referral criteria. Diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents are utilized in all clinical services under the direct supervision of licensed optometric faculty and/or board-certified ophthalmologists.