Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ADVANCED METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS, EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION IN VISUALLY IMPOIMENT(PRACTICAL) 27301001 2 + 2 3.0 9.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals To be able to learn, apply and formulate diagnostic-examination and evaluation methods in low vision patients
Course Content To teach the aim and principles of low vision examination, to gain skills
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 and advance methods Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
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)
2. Week Rules to be obeyed during the first appointment and follow up processes for patients and their relatives and advanced methods Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week National and international life quality questionnaires Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Evaluating the examination and monitoring forms and correspondence Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week New techniques of measuring distance visual acuity Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Visual acuity cards and convertion methods Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Flash test and other light perception tests Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Contrast sensitivity tests and comparison of them Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
9. Week Measuring near visual acuity and scales of reading performance and converting to eachother Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Card and digital version of Amsler grig test; binocular tests and diplopia Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Visual field, microperimetry Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Color vision tests and color vision disabilities Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Low vision aid device evaluation-distance and new techniques Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Low vision aid device evaluation-near and new techniques Lecture; Question Answer; Case Study

Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
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.
Crossland MD, Macedo AF, Rubin GS. Electronic books as low vision aids. Br J Ophthalmol 2010;94:1109
Gill K, Mao A, Powell AM, Sheidow T. Digital reader vs print media: the role of digital technology in reading accuracy in age-related macular degeneration. Eye 2013;27:639-43
İdil AM. Az gören çocuklarda görsel rehabilitasyon. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol-Special Topics. 2011;4:73-78.
Rubin G. Vision rehabilitation for patients with age related macular degeneration. Eye 2001;15:430-5.
Walker R. An iPad app as a low-vision aid for people with macular disease. Br J Ophthalmol 2013;97:110-1. 5.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 3 4
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 10
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 10
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 5 3
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 2
Seminar 1 2
Final Exam 1 3
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 3
1 1
1 2
14 3
3 2
2 3
1 3
Dönem Sonu Sınavı (DSS) 1 3
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload