Contact Lenses and Chemistry, 4.5 credits

Passed results of at least 45 higher education credits from the Optometry program semester 1 and 2.

After the course, the student should:

1) list and describe basic principles and concepts within organic chemistry
2) list and describe the characteristics of polymeric materials and the chemical composition in relation to contact lenses,
3) describe and apply criteria for alignment of soft contact lenses
4) put in and take out soft contact lenses on oneself alone and on other,
5) describe maintenance and patient instructions related to soft contact lenses,
6) show broad knowledge about too the subject area relevant ordinances.

And that the student in should be able to show:
7) ability to evaluate knowledge at the scientific level
8) ability to search and evaluate knowledge at the scientific level
9) understanding of the importance of to follow the knowledge development
10) ability to review critically, assess and use relevant information and to discuss new facts, phenomena and issues
11) ability to identify his need of additional knowledge and that continuous develop his skills
12) the ability to identify independently, formulate and solve problems and to carry out assignments within given time frames
13) ability to account in writing too and discuss information.

Aim 7-13 should be seen in relation to the document "Vetenskaplig strimma Optikerprogrammet".

The course contains the following parts: general organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, repetition of contact lens related anatomy, physiology and alignment soft contact lenses, maintenance of and patient instructions related to soft contact lenses and laws and regulations related to contact lenses and contact lens fitting. In addition to this is the course a part of teaching of general scientific knowledge within the program. In connection with this the students will continue to specialize within scholarship scholarship and best practice and scientific communication. They will also develop his knowledge and understanding, his skills and abilities his judgement and his scientific thought- and attitude in relation to optometry and a lifelong learning. The teaching in general scientific knowledge is described in a separate document.

The course is divided into two (2) parts:

The course comprises self-study, demonstrations, laboratory sessions, theoretical overviews (in the form of lectures, seminars, Case methods, practical exercises), placement and written assignments.

The course be examined against the following aims and on the following way:

Part 1 examines all aims. Compulsory participation applies at demonstrations, test, laboratory sessions, seminars, study visits and at practical/clinical exercises and passed practical test in soft contact lenses. in case of absence, measures to be taken are discussed with the course director. The examination written assignments and practical test soft contact lenses. The part is graded according to the scale Fail/Pass.

Part 2 examines all aims and is examined with written/oral the examinations. The part is graded according to the scale Fail/Pass/Pass with distinction.

The whole course is graded according to the scale Fail/Pass/Pass with distinction. For Passed is required passed at part 1 and 2. For a Pass with distinction, a Pass in part 1 and a Pass with distinction in part 2, are required.

Criteria for assessing practical tests are established in separate documents.

A student who fails the regular examination has the right to participate at additional five examinations. If the student fails six examinations/test there will be no additional examination. As an examination, the times that the student has participated the same test are counted. Submission of blank exam is counted as an examination. Examination to which the student has registered but not participated in is not counted as an examination.

If the course is closed down or undergoes major changes, students who have not completed the course are given the possibility, during four semesters from the date when the student first registered in the course, to be examined under the then current syllabus After four semesters, the student is examined under the new syllabus.

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education.

The course is based on knowledge acquired in previous courses in the program.