| Code |
12524
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| Year |
3
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Optometria
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Entry requirements |
Do not exist.
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Learning outcomes |
Develop skills in analyzing and resolving refractive visual changes, accommodative dysfunctions, and non-strabismic binocular vision disorders, integrating health promotion strategies in a public health context. Learn and apply basic techniques for visual health assessment.
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Syllabus |
(1) Analysis and diagnosis of refractive, accommodative or non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies;
(2) Type of treatments for each visual problem;
(3) Complementary techniques for exploring eye health: campimetry; Amsler gride; tonometry;
(4) Sustainable Development Goals: the contribution of optometry.
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Main Bibliography |
-Scheiman, M., & Wick, B. (2019). Clinical management of binocular vision: heterophoric, accommodative, and eye movement disorders. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Rowe F. (2004), “Clinical orthoptics” Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
- Benjamin WJ (2006). Borish´s Clinical Refraction, Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, 2nd edition
- Scientific articles
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The course unit includes theoretical-practical classes and laboratory practice sessions.
Classes are organized by combining active and expository methodologies. Active methodologies include: Flipped Classroom and memory retention techniques.
Assessment consists of an individual written test, assignments between classes, and a comprehensive group report, including an oral presentation and defense.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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