Management of Contact Lens Patients (OPTO90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2025
About this subject
Overview
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This subject is designed to provide optometrists with the opportunity to extend their capabilities in contact lens practice. Optometrists will explore contemporary evidence-based information regarding common in-practice contact lens issues including: use of clinical grading scales; contact lens discomfort; microbiology and infection associated with contact lens wear; and the impact of new materials, lens designs and solutions. Optometrists will also extend their knowledge in advanced contact lens fitting such as: toric rigid lens fitting; contact lenses for keratoconus; orthokeratology and the fitting of contact lenses after corneal surgery.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject the enrolled optometrist should:
- have acquired further knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnostic issues and evidence-based best-practice management of ocular responses to contact lenses, including infection;
- have a detailed knowledge of contemporary contact lens materials and designs;
- be prepared to manage complex contact lens presentations, fittings and contact lens related complications;
- have advanced their clinical knowledge and developed a flexibility of outlook such that they are better prepared for future paradigm shifts in the field of contact lens practice;
- have an ability to modify and improve practice based on dialogue, self-reflection and life-long learning.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject the student should:
- have improved capacity to evaluate and synthesise a range of professional and scientific literature associated with the knowledge and skills in the area being studied;
- be able to articulate knowledge and understanding in a written presentation;
- have developed an understanding of the value of advanced knowledge and improved technology to both a professional and wider community;
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of research;
- have developed a high level of analytic and problem solving skill;
- have developed a flexibility of approach to enable better response to a background of rapidly changing information;
- have confidence to broaden scope of knowledge by consulting professional and scientific literature from fields that overlap and enhance professional practice;
- have the confidence to call upon peers to discuss and confer when needed;
- have developed capacity to manage competing demands on time and enhanced capacity for self-directed work;
- have and understanding of the area being studied in an international context.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-CLINOPT Master of Clinical Optometry
- SC-MCLP Specialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients
This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Expected level of knowledge is that of a graduate of an optometry degree leading to registration to practice in Australia, or equivalent.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Critical appraisal of literature
| Week 4 | 20% |
Case study report + peer review
| Week 7 | 30% |
Case study report
| Week 12 | 25% |
Portfolio, due end of exam period | During the examination period | 15% |
Ongoing online contribution | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of the portfolio and online contribution. | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2025
Time commitment details
Approx. 340 hours which include online activities, assessments, reading, research as well as preparation.
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025