UMass Boston

Clinical & Functional Assessment of Vision

Course #: VISN 605, Class #: 7549, Section #: 01

Description

This course goes beyond the physical aspects of vision loss introduced in SPE G 511 to look at functional and psychological aspects. The course includes a review of clinical procedures and the interpretation of clinical reports. Emphasis is given to conducting individualized functional vision assessments. The previous study of optics is applied to optical low-vision devices. The course provides a practical, hands-on approach to learning through vision-simulation activities and the development of a functional vision-assessment kit.

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program