Post Diploma Certificate in Community Optometric Practice - Part of Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry (SDCO)
About This Course
Refractive Correction Strategies
• This module covers the indications, assessments methods, and management strategies of different refractive correction options (such as specialised contact lenses and ophthalmic lenses, and refractive surgeries). Students will learn the advancements in materials and technology relating to the refractive correction options and their implementation.
Myopia and its Complications
• This module examines the epidemiology, physiology, risk factors, measurements, corrections and clinical management of myopia. Students will learn strategies to control myopia and myopia-related ocular complications.
Clinical Practicum in Community Optometry
• This module allows students to put their clinical skills into practice in a real-world setting and conduct eye examination on patients from different age groups in the community. The students will gain first-hand experience in prescribing optical corrections and managing ocular disorders.
What You'll Learn
1. Geriatric & Low Vision (30 hrs)
2. Ocular & Systemic Diseases (75 hrs)
3. Refractive Correction Strategies (30 hrs)
4. Myopia and its Complications (60 hrs)
5. Clinical Practicum in Community Optometry (60 hrs)
Entry Requirements
Diploma in Optometry or other Optometry qualifications recognized by OOB and Valid practicing certificate in Singapore with full registration with OOB.