Doctor of Optometry Microcredentials Catalog

Low Vision/Ocular Disease Microcredential Curriculum Requirements

General Requirements

▪ Active participation in the Low Vision/Ocular Disease Microcredential Journal Club. ▪ Successful completion of Advanced Clinical Skills and Management Workshops.

Second Year

▪ Letter grade of B or higher in Ocular Disease I course.

Third Year

▪ Successful completion of one of the following electives: ➢ ELC-522: Clinical Decision Making in Low Vision ➢ ELC-525: Visual Field Techniques and Applications of Glaucoma ➢ ELC-520: New Issues in Glaucoma ▪ Letter grade of B or higher in the Ocular Disease II & III courses. ▪ Successful completion of the following Clinic Assignments (as assigned): ➢ Third Year Specialty Rotation in Low Vision Clinic. ➢ Eight Additional Low Vision Clinic Sessions. ▪ Letter grade of B or higher in the Specialized Low Vision Rehabilitation and Advanced Care In-House Externship Rotation, which includes: ➢ 4 Sessions of Low Vision Rehabilitation. ➢ 4 Sessions of Advanced Care (Glaucoma; Retina; Neuro-Optometric Care; Electro Diagnostics/VEP; Specialty Contact Lens). ▪ Letter grade of B or higher in the Low Vision course.

Fourth Year

➢ 1 Session of Medical Humanities (social work intakes; participation in low vision support groups; review of literature and studies on topics related to ocular disease, low vision, and the art of doctoring).

▪ Successful completion of a Final Project.

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