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A continuation of OPT 413. Comparison between soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Fitting techniques for rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Detection and management of chronic and acute complications induced by contact lenses. Advanced fitting techniques for toric and bi- toric lenses. Contact lens management options for special conditions such as dry eye, aphakia and keratoconus (and other corneal irregularities). Scleral lenses. Disposable lenses and replacement regimes. Monitoring contact lens wearers and fitting presbyopic patients. Alternative management of refractive errors such as orthokeratology and refractive surgery. Laboratory sessions include pre-fitting examination, contact lens selection and fitting, evaluation of fit, insertion and removal. Lens inspection and verification. Lens modification (Hard or rigid gas permeable lens) ordering and dispensing.

Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers. Mathematical induction, real sequences and series. Theory of quadratic equations. Binomial theorem. Complex numbers. Algebra of complex numbers. The Argand diagram. De-Moivre’s theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching; Integration as an inverse of differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals. Application to areas, volumes.

Basic human endocrine systems, their general functions, modes of action, regulation and transport. Metabolic disturbances related to dietary deficiencies and excesses.

Concept of Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship/Corporate Entrepreneurship). Theories, rationale and relevance of entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives, risk-taking, necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and creative destruction). Characteristics of entrepreneurs (Opportunity seeker, risk taker, natural and nurtured, problem solver and change agent, innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (Critical thinking, reflective thinking, and creative thinking). Innovation (Concept of innovation, dimensions of innovation, change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise formation, partnership and networking (Basics of business plan, forms of business ownership, business registration and forming alliances and joint ventures). Contemporary entrepreneurship issues (Knowledge, skills and technology, intellectual property, virtual office, networking). Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (Biography of inspirational entrepreneurs, youth and women entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship support institutions, youth enterprise networks and environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.

Biophysics of radiation and illumination. Protection against radiation and other hazards. Role of Optometry in health care systems. Introduction to environmental Optometry. Vision screening. Occupational Optometry (Visual efficiency; Eye protection programmes in industry). Chemical injuries to external eye structures and First aid care. Lighting strategies (Evaluation and design of Lighting). Visual ergonomics in the workplace; Adaptation of vision to specific vocational needs: testing devices, analytical and demonstrative techniques in vocational prescribing. Visual requirements for driving (Vision and highway/transportation safety). Vision through the atmosphere; Problems of vision under water; Human factors in the solution to visual problems.

General epidemiologic concepts: Principles and methods of epidemiology. Distribution and dynamics of diseases; description and application of the descriptive epidemiological models of person-time-place, and agent-host-environment relationships with respect to specific diseases. Description of natural history of disease and the epidemiologic methods for prevention and control. Definition and application of epidemiological measures of risks in a population. The concept and practice of screening, and disease surveillance in the control and prevention of diseases. Basic principles and techniques of morbidity surveys, retrospective (case-control) and prospective (cohort) studies. Infectious disease epidemiology. Application of epidemiological principles and methods in decision analysis and clinical decision. Application of basic biostatistical techniques in epidemiology

OPT 598 (Externship and SIWES): The course is for six months (i.e, 500 Level 2nd Semester and Long vacation) covering industrial and clinical attachment and rotation for ophthalmic care, optical laboratory and dispensing experience in solo/group practice, as well as in optometric instrumentation and patient care provided in hospital, or multi-disciplinary health care settings (external to the University) by students under strict supervision of approved supervisors/preceptors. The aim of the course is for student to acquire industrial (clinical) experience under the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) scheme. Complete 24 weeks of 500 Level 2nd semester and immediate long vacation posting under the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) utilizing the 6-month Logbook from ITF. Finally, students on returning to the institution will present a seminar on major duties performed and skills acquired during the training. Grades are allotted according to ITF and individual institution guidelines. Students must submit a report on their ITF experience. The report will form part of the assessment/grade for the course. 600 Level

Analytical methods in evaluating Optometric data using 21-step eye examination approach. Optometry extension programme (OEP) methods. Case analysis of the OEP techniques.

Spermatogenesis, oogenesis; ovarian follicles; ovulation; corpus luteum; menstruation; uterine cycle; hormonal control of uterine cycle; fertilisation; cleavage; implantation; reproductive technologies-IVF/surrogacy/embryo transfer; embryo manipulation & potency/twinning; molecular embryology and transgenesis; gastrulation; notochord, neurulation; derivatives of the germ layers; folding of the embryo; fetal membranes; placenta; development of limbs and teratology. Growth and perinatology; congenital malformations – general introduction. The cardiovascular system, skin, structure of the nails and hair. Macrophagic system; cellular immunology; lymphoid organs; glands – endocrine and exocrine. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary and genital systems. Electron micrograph studies of each organ.