Overview
Topic 1 Assignment Description The student will provide 3�5 flawed refraction scenarios (e.g., over minused patient, missed astigmatism, poor binocular balance). For each case, identify what went wrong and how to fix it. Example Scenarios � Patient accepts increasing minus endlessly � High astigmatism hidden by spherical endpoint chasing � Axis refinement skipped � Improper fogging technique � Inconsistent VA results between monocular and binocular testing � Over-minused prescriptions � Incorrect cylinder axis � Inconsistent acuity responses � Latent hyperopia cases Deliverables For each case: � Error identified � Why it occurred � How it affects the final Rx � Corrective strategy � Preventative best practices � Written comparison summary (3�4 pages) Topic 2 Retinoscopy to Subjective Refraction Comparison Study Objective Strengthen understanding of retinoscopy as a starting point for manual refraction. Assignment Description Student will conduct retinoscopy (real or simulated) and follow it with a full subjective refraction. Then, they compare and analyze the findings. Required Analysis � Retinoscopy findings (neutralization technique used) � Working distance compensation explanation � Subjective endpoint results � Comparison of: o Sphere o Cylinder power o Cylinder axis � Analysis of discrepancies Deliverables � Retinoscopy worksheet � Final subjective Rx � Written comparison summary (3�4 pages)