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Curriculum subject

Contact Lens Fitting

Subject
Subject code 4OFK17/KS
Subject name Contact Lens Fitting
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2017 OP
Study year 3
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Aim
1. To acquire main principles about fitting contact lenses and about their maintenance.
2. To acquire knowledge about the use of different instruments for fitting and checking the fitting of contact lenses.
3. To acquire skills for teaching the handling of contact lenses and their maintenance.
Study outcome
1. Knows different types of contact lenses, and can recommend and fit them according to needs.
2. Is able to explain and teach the maintenance and handling of contact lenses to the user.
3. Is able to evaluate independently the problems arising from wearing contact lenses, analyse them and make adequate decisions.
Current rounds
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