No Certificate / Course on Audit Track
The Diagnostic Equipment Unit is designed to provide undergraduate optometry students with essential knowledge and practical skills in the use of ophthalmic diagnostic instruments for comprehensive eye examinations. The course introduces commonly used diagnostic equipment for assessing visual function and ocular health, emphasizing correct handling, calibration, and examination techniques.
Students will receive hands-on training focused on patient safety, accurate data collection, and proper interpretation of clinical findings. Emphasis is placed on integrating diagnostic results into clinical decision-making to support effective diagnosis, treatment planning, and professional optometric practice.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits 1:
Source and Credits 2:
Source and Credits 3:
Source and Credits 4:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, you should have a background in foundational coursework in ocular anatomy and physiology, basic optics, and introductory clinical optometry. Basic knowledge of eye examination procedures and patient care principles is recommended prior to enrollment.
This course is designed for undergraduate optometry students and trainee eye care professionals preparing for clinical practice. It benefits learners seeking hands-on skills in using diagnostic equipment and interpreting clinical findings in eye care.
Human Integumentary System
Layers of Skin, cells and accessory structures (Video)
Introduction to Visual Field
How to perform visual field and interpret its report (Video)
OCT results interpretations
CT measurements and Result interpretations (Video)
Scan Biometry Principles
How to perform A scan Biometry (Video)
Approximately 3 Hours
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
