Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
DIAGNOSIS EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION METHODS ON LOW VISION PATIENTS 27303001 3 + 2 4.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals to learn cognitively and aplly the Diagnosis Examination and Evaluation Methods on Low Vision Patients
Course Content Teaching the aim and principles of low vision examination
Learning Outcomes 1) Using education and communication skills, he/she provides effective oral and written communication, education and counseling with visual disabilities, relatives, community and non-medical health personnel and media
2) He/she fills quality of life questionnares in individuals with low vision and individuals who will be applied artificial vision methods, and determines the goals and objectives of the person.
3) He/she plans, evaluates and applies the home and clinical applications of an individual visual rehabilitation program.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The aim and principles of low vision examination Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
The aim and principles of low vision examination Lecture; Question Answer; Case Study
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Rules to be obeyed during the first appointment and follow up processes for patients and their relatives Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
Rules to be obeyed during the first appointment and follow up processes for patients and their relatives, Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
3. Week Life quality questionnaires, Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Scenario Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
Life quality questionnaires Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Examination and monitoring forms and correspondence Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Measuring distant visual acuity Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
6. Week visual acuity charts Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
7. Week Flash test Demonstration
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
8. Week Contrast sensitivity tests Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
9. Week Measuring near visual acuity and reading performance, Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Amsler grid tests Lecture
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Binocular tests Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
12. Week Visual field Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
13. Week Color vision tests Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
14. Week Low vision aid device evaluation-distance Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
15. Week Low vision aid device evaluation-near Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
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İdil AM. Az gören çocuklarda görsel rehabilitasyon. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol-Special Topics. 2011;4:73-78.
İdil ŞA, Çaliskan D, İdil NB. Development and validation of the Turkish version of the MNREAD visual acuity charts. Turk J Med Sci 2011;41(4):565-70.
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Silverstone B, Lang MA, Rosenthal BP, Faye EE. Low vision rehabilitation. In: Silverstone B, Lang MA, Rosenthal BP, Faye EE, eds. The lighthouse handbook on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation (2nd ed). New York;
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Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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PY35000
PY45000

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 16 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 16 2
Homework 2 5
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 5
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 10
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 5 2
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 2
Seminar 1 1
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 16 3
1 1
16 1
16 1
1 2
1 3
5 1
Dönem Sonu Sınavı (DSS) 1 3
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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