Building on the knowledge gained in OPTC 1110 Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye, this course provides a detailed overview of the basic principles of light, plane and curved surfaces of mirrors and lenses. Students review mathematical principles related to algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and practice mathematical calculations needed for opticianry practice. The photochemistry of vision is studied along with the concept of visual fields. Students are introduced to monocular and binocular vision and compare the effects of each on depth perception and visual acuity.
Prerequisites
OPTC 1110.
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What you will learn
- Review: anatomy of the eye
Mathematical principles
Mathematical calculations
Analyzing data to design ophthalmic appliances
Ophthalmic theories
Physical, geometric and physiologic optics
Photochemistry of vision (polarization, colour vision, UV light)
Visual fields
Binocular and monocular function
Ocular motility
Depth perception
Visual acuity
Principles of refractions
Polarization
Ametropia
Refractive errors
Schematic of the eye
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.