School of Optometry
Short Graduate Program in Low Vision
Program structure
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Graduate 2-658-6-0
Course listing
| Official title | |
|---|---|
| Type | Attestation |
| Number | 2-658-6-0 |
This short graduate program contains 18 credits.
Segment 70
All credits in the microprogram are mandatory.
Bloc 70A
Living with Visual Impairment
This course addresses the theoretical and practical concepts involved in all activities of daily life and the assistive devices and strategies involved to improve functional vision.
Low Vision Intervention I – Enhancing Visual Function
Exploring methods and strategies for enhancing visual performance without optical or hi-tech assistive devices. Lectures will introduce and explain rehabilitative interventions such as eccentric viewing training.
Low Vision Intervention II – Optical Devices
This course presents visual strategies enhancing functional vision of children, adults and elderly with the use of optical devices, magnification, and/or enhancement systems.
Low Vision Intervention III – High-Tech Devices
This course explores the visual strategies enhancing functional vision of children, adults and elderly with the use of visual electronic assistive devices and computers.
Low Vision Internship 2
Internship offers the student an environment in which to consolidate his/her acquired knowledge in the area of low vision, integrated into the more general rehabilitation in visual impairment.