Visual Function and Eye Health
Explore the fascinating world of vision, learn about eye anatomy, visual functions, and essential eye care practices in this comprehensive course for all.
Explore the fascinating world of vision, learn about eye anatomy, visual functions, and essential eye care practices in this comprehensive course for all.
This comprehensive course explores how we perceive the world through our eyes, covering everything from basic eye anatomy to advanced visual functions. Learn about eye structures, visual resolution, depth perception, color vision, and common eye conditions. Through interactive content including videos, animations, and hands-on experiments, you'll discover practical techniques for eye care and protection. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, making it valuable for both general audiences and aspiring eye care professionals.
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What you'll learn
Identify and describe the basic structures and functions of the eye
Explain and measure the human eye's resolution capability
Understand how depth perception works through binocular vision
Comprehend the mechanics of color vision and wavelength detection
Recognize common eye conditions and their treatments
Apply effective techniques for eye protection and vision health
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This course includes:
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Graded assignments, quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of visual function and eye health. Through six detailed modules, students explore the fundamental structures and functions of the eye, including how we process visual information and perceive depth and color. The curriculum covers practical aspects such as vision measurement, common eye conditions, and preventive eye care. Students learn through various interactive methods including videos, animations, and hands-on experiments. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, making it valuable for anyone interested in understanding vision and eye health.
Structures and functions of the eye
Module 1
The resolution of the eye
Module 2
Depth perception
Module 3
Colour vision
Module 4
Common eye conditions
Module 5
How to protect your eyes
Module 6
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Instructors
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Distinguished Optometry Educator and Clinical Expert
Dr. Jessica Neuville serves as a Clinical Associate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Optometry, bringing extensive clinical and academic experience to her role. She earned her Doctor of Optometry from UC Berkeley and completed a residency in ocular disease and low vision at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Prior to joining PolyU, she taught at Midwestern University's Arizona College of Optometry. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists, she has served on key professional bodies including the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education. Her teaching portfolio includes ocular pathology, pharmacology, binocular vision, and clinical optometry. She combines academic work with clinical practice at the university's Optometry Clinic, while contributing to research in optical coherence tomography and diabetic eye disease. Her recent achievements include receiving the Faculty Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching and developing innovative eLearning strategies for optometry education
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Award-Winning Optometry Educator and Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
Dr. Lydia Yu serves as a Clinical Associate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Optometry, where she first graduated with first-class honors and Dean's List recognition. After completing her PhD in regenerative medicine at The University of Hong Kong's Department of Ophthalmology and conducting research at the University of Liverpool's Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, she returned to PolyU. Her expertise focuses on vision rehabilitation, low vision patient care, visual electrophysiology, and myopia management. Her contributions to teaching and clinical services have earned her the Outstanding Clinic Staff Award and the Faculty Prize for Outstanding Performance/Achievement in Teaching. Currently, she develops innovative eLearning strategies and teaches CAR subjects, including "Eyes on Vision," while contributing to the development of educational resources such as the MOOC "How We See the World: Visual Function and Eye Health" and the SEE 3D Eye Model App
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