Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for OMT 250 Winter 2025


Course Number:
OMT 250
Course Title:
Ophthalmic Imaging
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the common forms of ophthalmic imaging, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) ophthalmic photography (Fundus and Slit Lamp) and FA (Fluorescein Angiography), FAF (Fundus Autofluorescence). Includes other types of imaging used in Ophthalmology (CT, MRI, CCT, HRT, Ultrasound, and External Photography). Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.

Addendum to Course Description

Discusses the differences between mode of fundus imaging with Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope, Digital photography, and film based photography.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of ophthalmic imaging to the use of diagnostic laser testing equipment in the clinic setting.
  2. Use photographic principles to support clinical training and use of ophthalmic imaging.
  3. Use imaging standardization practices that apply to different ocular diseases.
  4. Determine the correct protocol before and during an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) exam applicable to different ocular diseases in an ophthalmology clinic.

Course Activities and Design

This course will be presented by means of online lecture/discussion, audio/visual presentations, handouts and in lab demonstrations. Guest speakers and field trips may be used to enhance mastery of course goals and student learning.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

At the beginning of the course the instructor will detail the methods used to evaluate student progress and criteria for assigning a course grade. These may include examinations, quizzes, homework assignments, research papers, and student participation during class sessions.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Identify terms and definitions of basic photography including:
    • Film vs. digital
    • Exposure
    • Focal length
    • Depth of field
    • Synchronization
    • Beam splitters
    • Reticles
    • Ocular
    • Focus
    • Video
    • Astigmatic correction
  • List steps required to perform fundus photography.
  • Identify photographic defects/artifacts with retinal photography
  • Describe the relationship between shutter speed, aperture number and film speed.
  • Define the relationship between ISO/ASA film rating and film sensitivity.
  • Differentiate the difference of SLO, Digital, and Film with fundus imaging.
  • Differentiate digital, fluorescein and indocyanine green angiograms.
  • List major indications for fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green.
  • List contraindications to angiography.
  • List both mild and major reactions to fluorescein injection & indocyanine green.
  • List treatments for adverse reactions to fluorescein & indocyanine green.
  • Slit lamp photography
    • Describe slit lamp illuminations that correlate with ocular pathology
    • Identify protocol to documenting ocular pathology
    • Define and describe goniography
  • Anterior segment photography
  • External photography
  • Discuss B-scan
  • Discuss UBM
  • Understand the principle of reflectivity using OCT Vs. Ultrasound
  • Identify anatomical posterior structures with OCT
    • Layers of the retina
    • Macula
    • Optic Nerve
  • Identify anatomical anterior structures with OCT
    • Cornea
    • Scleral Spur
    • Angle
  • Scanning laser tests for glaucoma:
    • HRT, GDX
    • OCT
  • Corneal topography
    • Scheimflug technology Vs Placido Rings
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Vs Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Endothelial cell counts