A more advanced unit than the level 2 unit on optical screening; this unit considers a greater understanding of procedures such as visual field testing, auto-refraction, tonometry, fundus photography, and OCT. The unit finishes with how to deal with triaging ocular emergencies, which will boost the confidence of optical support staff.
Your learning goals:
- Understand optical prescriptions
- Understand the results of visual field screening
- Understand different methods of measuring intraocular pressure
- Understand how to improve imaging of the fundus
- Understand optical emergencies and triaging