Opticianry Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

OPT002

Course Name:

Contact Lenses

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. HATİCE GÜREL ÖZDEMİR

Course Lecturer(s):

HATİCE GÜREL ÖZDEMİR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed to define the contact lens as a medical device, to teach the types of contact lenses, the rules to be considered in the use of contact lenses, to explain the issues that should be known about the prescription and sale of contact lenses.
Course Content:	Definition of contact lens, purpose of use of contact lenses, comparison of contact lenses and glasses, types of contact lenses, cleaning and hygiene rules of contact lenses, problems that contact lens wearers may encounter, prescription of contact lenses

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can identify the contact lens, properly clean and care for contact lenses.
2) Gains knowledge of contact lens types and usage areas.
3) Knows the meanings of the parameters in contact lens prescriptions.
4) Knows the problems that contact lens wearers may encounter.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Orientation,Contact Lens Definition,History and Advantages	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
2)	Contact Lens Cleaning and Care Systems	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
3)	Contact Lens Parameters	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
4)	Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses and Materials	1. KONTAKT LENSLER VE UYGULANMASI, TÜRK OFTALMOLOJİ DERNEĞİ EĞİTİM YAYINLARI,2005 2. KONTAKT LENSLER, AKPINAR EŞE, NOBEL YAYINLARI,1.BASIM,2021
5)	Soft Contact Lenses and Materials	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
6)	Contact Lens Production Methods	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
7)	Toric Contact Lenses	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
8)	Midterm	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
9)	Presbyopia and Contact Lenses	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
10)	Colored and Prosthetic Contact Lenses	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
11)	Pediatric Contact Lenses	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
12)	UV Blocked Contact Lenses	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
13)	Contact Lenses in Aphakia and Keratoconu	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
14)	Contact Lens Prescriptions	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS, 1st EDITION, 2021
15)	FINAL

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. KONTAKT LENSLER VE UYGULANMASI, TÜRK OFTALMOLOJİ DERNEĞİ EĞİTİM YAYINLARI,2005 2. KONTAKT LENSLER, AKPINAR EŞE, NOBEL YAYINLARI, 1.BASIM,2021
References:	1.CONTACT LENSES AND ITS APPLICATION, TURKISH OPHTALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, 2005 2.CONTACT LENSES, AKPINAR ESE, NOBEL PUBLICATIONS,EDITION 1,2021

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2)	Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3)	Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4)	It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5)	Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6)	Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7)	Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8)	Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9)	Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10)	She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11)	When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12)	Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13)	Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14)	He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15)	The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	29
Study Hours Out of Class	15	60
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		91