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OPTICS COURSES
PUBLIC HEALTH COURSES
ELECTRODIAGNOSTICS COURSES
BINOLCULAR VISION AND PEDIATRICS COURSES
CONTACT LENS COURSES
LOW VISION & CLINICAL ASSESSMENT COURSES
OCULAR MOTILITY COURSES
DISEASE COURSES
THESIS
OPTICS TRACKCVR 8110 Optics and Visual Optics (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course covers the fundamentals of geometrical and physical optics. These fundamentals include: the vergence of light, reflection and refraction, thin lenses alone and in combination, thick lenses, prisms, mirrors, object and image relationships, magnifications, apertures and stops, aberrations, waves and superposition, interference, diffraction, polarization, emission, absorption, and photons. Exercises will be provided in each session to help students improve their understanding of the topics. In addition, experimental projects will be assigned to enhance their ability to apply basic knowledge and employ problem-solving skills. CVR 8120 Advanced Optics and Visual Optics (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course presents up-to-date concepts on the optics of the eye, image quality analysis, visual optical instruments, and visual ergonomics. The course prepares the students to thoroughly understand and effectively use a wide variety of visual optical instruments. The eye's interaction with a particular optical instrument will be emphasized. In particular, this course provides a firm grounding for students who are going to conduct research in visual optics. CVR 8191 Independent Study I in Optics
and Visual Optics (3 quarter semester credit hours) The purpose of this course is to provide a means for MS students to intensively review potential thesis topics and for non-MS students to engage in individual research of a personal interest with close supervision and guidance. A tangible outcome such as a proposal or paper suitable for publication is required for credit. Projects may take the form of a literature review, the preparation of a research proposal, or original research. PUBLIC HEALTH TRACKCVR 8210 Visual Health and International Development (3 quarter semester credit hours) Introduction to international cooperation in the vision care field. World inequalities. Definition of Sustainable Development. Contextualization of visual health importance in the economic, political and social world while pioneering a type of cooperation and a view toward the need for public health research that acts as a tool against current injustices, subsequently strengthening our responsibility for collaborating in this development as health care providers and researchers. CVR 8220 Epidemiology (3 quarter semester credit hours) A basic definition for Epidemiology is "the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events in populations and the application of this study to a control of health problems." This course will introduce the student to the basic calculations required to determine the frequency, projection, and distribution of diseases or conditions in a given population. Introduction will be made to utilizing epidemiology in eye diseases, visual conditions, and particularly visual screening and research. CVR 8291 Independent Research I in Public Health (3 quarter semester credit hours) CVR 8292 Independent Research II in Public Health (2 quarter semester credit hours) CVR 8293 Independent Research III in Public Health (2 quarter semester credit hours) CVR 8294 Independent Research IV in Public Health (2 quarter semester credit hours) Individual study in a specific topic proposed by the student and approved by the student's faculty advisor. Projects may take the form of literature reviews, preparation of research proposals, or original research. Weekly conferences with the faculty advisor are required. The purpose of this course is to provide a means for MS students to intensively review potential thesis topics and for non-MS students to engage in individual research of personal interest with close supervision and guidance. A tangible outcome such as proposal or paper suitable for publication is required for credit. A requirement for the MS is to prepare a research paper to be delivered at a yearly symposium held at NSU College of Optometry or one of the national meetings (AAO, ARVO, or AOA). ELECTRODIAGNOSTICS TRACKThe courses are designed to provide a sound practical and theoretical understanding to conduct clinical research involving electro-oculography , electroretinography, electronystagmography, and visually evoked cortical potentials. CVR 8310 Fundamentals of Electrodiagnostic Instrumentation and Methods (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course provides a technical foundation for competency in the recording and analysis of clinical electro-oculography, electroretinography, and visually evoked cortical potentials (VEP) as currently applied to the differential diagnosis of visual disorders and systemic disease. CVR 8320 Advanced Topics in Clinical Electrodiagnosis (3 quarter semester credit hours) An exploration of experimental and/or more sophisticated electrodiagnostic methods, including techniques for targeting specific neural pathways (e.g., magnocellular/parvocellular, on/off, directional/non-directional), sweep, and multifocal techniques. Functional magnetic resonance imaging findings are discussed in the context of elucidating neural mechanisms represented by electrodiagnostic test results. Delivered through an on-line one-hour seminar meeting weekly. CVR 8391 Independent Study I in Clinical
Electrodiagnostic Research (3 quarter semester credit hours) Individual study in a specific topic proposed by the student and approved by the student's faculty advisor. Projects may take the form of literature reviews, preparation of research proposals, or original research. Weekly conferences with the faculty advisor are required. The purpose of this course is to provide a means for MS students to intensively review potential thesis topics and for non-MS students to engage in individual research of personal interest with close supervision and guidance. A tangible outcome such as proposal or paper suitable for publication is required for credit. A requirement for the MS is to prepare a research paper to be delivered at a yearly symposium held at NSU College of Optometry or one of the national meetings (AAO, ARVO, or AOA). Delivered through a minimum of one advisory on-line conference per week. BINOCULAR VISION AND PEDIATRICS TRACKCVR 8410 Current Topics in Basic and Clinical Research in Binocular Vision (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course examines current topics in the sensory and motor aspects of normal and anomalous binocular vision. Didactic instruction on neuroscience research techniques and clinical evaluation methods will accompany a guided literature review of original research papers that address both the basic science and clinical aspects of binocular vision. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the hypothesis-driven research on factors that affect the development of binocular vision, such as strabismus, amblyopia, and anisometropia, as well as on research intended to improve evaluation and treatment of binocular visual disorders. The goal of the course is to help the student apply his/her understanding of basic research in binocular vision to the clinical setting for both research and evaluation/treatment purposes. CVR 8420 Methods in Binocular Vision and Pediatric Optometry (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course will stress proficiency in skills required for binocular vision and pediatric vision research. Students will survey instruments including the Teller Acuity Cards, Eikonometer, Badal optometer, photorefractor, and haploscope. Students will demonstrate mastery of selected instrumentation and methods associated with their research. CVR 8491 Independent Study I in Binocular
Vision (3 quarter semester credit hours) Independent study in binocular vision focuses on the interest of the student. Projects may take the form of literature reviews, preparation of research proposals, or original research. Weekly conferences with the faculty advisor are required. The purpose of this course is to provide a means for MS students to intensively review potential thesis topics and for non-MS students to engage in individual research of personal interest with close supervision and guidance. A requirement for the MS is to prepare a research paper to be presented at a yearly symposium held at NSU College of Optometry or one of the national meetings (AAO, ARVO, AOA). Delivered through a minimum of one advisory on-line conference per week. CONTACT LENS TRACKThis course series is designed to help the student gain an in-depth understanding of the physical and biological parameters associated with the tear film, cornea and contact lenses. Fitting paradigms will be discussed and research design methodologies necessary to conduct clinical research in this specialty area will be presented. CVR 8510 Cornea and Contact Lens Practice (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course will review the fundamentals of cornea and contact lens practice, including contact lens optics and materials as well as the cornea’s response to contact lens wear. Approximately twenty-five percent of the course is devoted to an independent study module of the student’s choice. CVR 8520 Advanced Methods in Contact Lens Fitting and Performance (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course will review specialty contact lens applications. The performance of each lens type and the measures employed to determine contact lens performance are discussed. Seminal contact lens developments and research are reviewed. CVR 8591 Independent Study I in Contact
Lenses (3 quarter semester credit hours) Individual study in a specific topic is proposed by the student and approved by the student's faculty advisor. Projects may take the form of literature reviews with a critical interpretation of the literature, or a specialized fitting (with documentation) of one or a series of difficult/unusual cases, or other appropriate activities mutually agreeable to the student and faculty advisor. Weekly conferences are required. The purpose of this course is to provide a means for MS students to intensively review potential thesis topics and for non-MS students to engage in individual research of personal interest with close supervision and guidance. A requirement for the MS is to prepare a research paper to be presented at a yearly symposium held at NSU College of Optometry or one of the national meetings (AAO, ARVO, or AOA). LOW VISION TRACKCVR 8610 Mental Health with Visual Impairment (3 quarter semester credit hours) The loss of vision may produce a variety of psychosocial consequences. This course will review mental status assessment procedures and their application to the visually impaired patient. Students will explore the theories of psychosocial response to vision loss with emphasis on the most current hypotheses. CVR 8620 Assessment of Functional Vision (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course is centered on methods appropriate for the assessment of patients with visual impairments. Emphasis is placed on clinical as well as psychophysical testing and modern instrumentation (such as the use of the Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope) for experiments in vision. CVR 8691 Independent Study I in Clinical Trial Assessment (3 quarter semester credit hours) Competency-based instruction in the utilization of paradigms for research applications. This course is tailored to individual research interests (i.e., techniques on evaluating reading performance and eye movement monitoring for the student interested in conducting research on reading in low vision patients). The purpose of this course is to provide a means for MS students to intensively review potential thesis topics and for non-MS students to engage in individual research of personal interest with close supervision and guidance. A requirement for the MS is to prepare a research paper to be presented at a yearly symposium held at NSU College of Optometry or one of the national meetings (AAO, ARVO, or AOA). OCULAR MOTILITY TRACKOcular motility can be a difficult subspecialty of optometry due to a complex subject matter and the nature of the patient population (often young, non-verbal children and patients with eye movements that have been influenced by adaptation). The aim of this track is to provide strong theoretical competence in normal eye movement physiology as well as to recognize changes due to pathology. The ocular motility track provides a basis for the student to become adept and confident in clinical performance. Its design has been formatted to provide an opportunity for the student to develop his or her own areas of study-preferences, interests, and specialization. CVR 8710 Overview to the Analysis of Eye Movements I (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course synthesizes the results of basic research related to eye movements into a form useful for clinicians within each of the following areas: Fast eye movement system; slow eye movement system; fixation system; vestibular system; optokinetic system; vergence eye movements; nystagmus; and eye movements during reading. CVR 8720 Analysis and Interpretation of Eye Movements II (3 quarter semester credit hours) Students are encouraged to create areas of specialization that reflect their research interests. This course can be modified and elaborated. Three examples are: a student with a specialty in pediatric optometry may be interested in selecting the developmental aspects of the ocular motor system to create a four credit hour course. A student with an interest in the neuro-optometry of eye movements may wish to create a course involving the eye movements associated with neurological disease. Or, a student may have an interest in the diagnosis, treatment, and research performed with patients suffering from vestibular diseases. The course can be modified to fit the student's specific interests. This is an advanced course, designed with the assistance and approval of the instructor and student advisor. Course CVR 8710 is recommended as a prerequisite. CVR 8791 Independent Study I in Ocular
Motility (3 quarter semester credit hours) Students can pursue a specific area of interest under the guidance of an advisor. This course may be repeated, but no more than eight independent study credits can be applied to fulfill elective requirements for the MS degree. Projects may take the form of literature reviews, preparation of research proposals, or original research. Weekly conferences with the faculty advisor are required. The purpose of this course is to provide a means for students to engage in individual research of personal interest with close supervision and guidance. A tangible outcome such as proposal or paper suitable for publication is required for credit. A requirement for the MS is to prepare a research paper to be presented at a yearly symposium held at NSU College of Optometry or one of the national meetings (AAO, ARVO, or AOA). DISEASE TRACK CVR 8810 Disease (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course focuses on selected topics of ocular, neuro-ocular, and systemic diseases that have undergone dramatic changes secondary to advances in both clinical research and technology. Large controlled clinical studies that have lead to significant changes in both the diagnostic and management strategies of some common conditions, along with controversies in the treatment will be studied. In addition to weekly readings and discussions, each student will present the latest advances and controversies in a subject related to their clinical research topic or clinical interest. CVR 8820 - Advanced Course in Disease (3 quarter semester credit hours) This course focuses on the topics of glaucoma, in particular areas of advances in both the diagnosis and management of glaucoma patients, selected additional disorders involving the optic nerve, and macular disorders. Use of evidence-based studies in the management of the disorders covered is stressed. In addition to weekly readings and case studies, each student will prepare a paper reviewing the latest advances and controversies in a selected glaucoma, optic nerve, or macular disorder topic. CVR 8891 Independent Study I in Disease This course is designed to support the student in developing a selected topic for clinical research or as an extensive literature review suitable for publication. A timetable of goals is developed by the student with his or her advisor and weekly conferences are held to review advances (or problems) in the research project. Literature review is complete and IRB proposal submitted during this quarter. CVR 8892 Independent Study II in Disease (2 quarter semester credit hours) Data collection and analysis is performed during this quarter. The student is expected to present preliminary data on the research topic as a poster format for the major ocular meetings (AAO, AOA, or ARVO). CVR 8893 Independent Study III in Disease (2 quarter semester credit hours) Students can elect to take 2 (CVR 8893) or 4 quarter credit hours (CVR 8895) at this point in the program. The student must complete data analysis and submit the thesis for review by the thesis committee. CVR 8894 Independent Study IV in Disease (2 quarter semester credit hours) The student completes data analysis and submits the thesis for review by the thesis committee at the end of this quarter. CVR 8895 Independent Study III & IV Disease (4 quarter semester credit hours) The student completes data analysis and submits the thesis for review by the thesis committee at the end of this quarter. CVR 8999 Thesis Continuation (1 quarter semester credit hour) All candidates for the Master of Science degree in Clinical Vision Research prepare a thesis that embodies the results of an original research study. This course is offered for students who require a further semester to complete a thesis project. The course costs $350, plus the technology fee.
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