Optometry and Vision Science Handbook 2019 A warm welcome to the School of Optometry and Vision Science

As the only Optometry School in New Zealand, we are unique in offering a Bachelor’s degree that allows our graduates to practise optometry in NZ and Australia. We offer a blend of innovative teaching, in the context of cutting-edge clinical practice, supported by internationally recognised translational research.

While the study of optometry has a professional Whether you are a student starting out in our focus, we also provide you with a strong BOptom programme or are entering one of our foundation in basic and health science. These postgraduate programmes, I wish you every skills will enable you to keep up with the success in your endeavours. My staff and I expanding role of optometry in providing lifelong assure you that we will provide you with the eye health and vision care to the community. support you need to achieve your goals. A particular strength of our programme is its Ngā mihi emphasis on inter-professional engagement using our links with allied clinical disciplines such as pharmacy and ophthalmology. Our students undertake extensive “work-integrated” learning in private practice, hospital clinics and through our student-led vision screening programme in Greater Auckland schools. The School of PROFESSOR STEVEN DAKIN Optometry and Vision Science occupies modern Head, School of Optometry and Vision Science space (overlooking the Auckland Domain) Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences incorporating its own Eye Clinic, teaching The University of Auckland laboratories (including a virtual reality simulation suite) and state-of-the-art research facilities.

2 Contents

Optometry as a career 4 Māori and Pacific students and optometry 5 School of Optometry and Vision Science 6

Undergraduate study 7

Admission pathways 7 Programme information 8 Course prescriptions 10 Important information for undergraduates 13 Scholarships and prizes 16

Postgraduate study 17

Postgraduate study 17 Postgraduate programme pathways 18

Staff list 19 Dates to remember 22

3 “Māori and Pacific populations have a Optometry as a career higher risk of many ocular diseases, including As a primary health care professional, an New Zealand Graduates keratoconus or diabetic optometrist is specifically educated and clinically trained to examine the eyes and The qualification required for registration in retinopathy, which can the integrity of the visual pathways, to New Zealand as an Optometrist is the Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) degree from Auckland. diagnose vision problems or impairments, result in serious visual From the time that students pass the final and to prescribe and provide treatment. After impairment and disability” examinations in the BOptom programme until thorough examination, often using advanced they have their degree conferred, students instruments, the optometrist must make must hold a Provisional Registration certificate appropriate diagnoses and decide how various before they may engage in optometric practice. defects should be remedied, managed and “Optometry is an incredibly challenging yet very To apply for provisional registration, the rewarding degree to be studying. It is a dynamic treated. Optometrists work with other health NZ Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians and growing profession, which is quite exciting. professionals including general medical Registration Board requires an official academic With our ageing population, everyone is bound practitioners and ophthalmologists to ensure transcript from the University. This must be to need the help of an optometrist at some point the best eye and vision health outcomes. applied for online through Student Services in their lives! It is definitely a relevant area to be Online (SSO). With the current emphasis on good health in, especially in New Zealand. and disease prevention, and the increased Overseas Graduates Despite optometry being a fast-growing demands for vision care made by an ageing specialised area, Māori and Pacific peoples are population, there is a continuing need for highly Optometrists who have completed their vastly under-represented in the profession. It qualified optometrists, particularly away from Optometry degree overseas should contact is my hope that we see more Maori and Pacific major population centres. Optometrists must the New Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing representation come through the programme. Opticians Registration Board, to enquire about be able to communicate easily and effectively, Māori and Pacific populations have a higher eligibility of their qualification as being suitable particularly when providing special services to risk of many ocular diseases, including for registration in New Zealand. Currently it is keratoconus or diabetic retinopathy, which children, the elderly, and the partially sighted. possible for optometrists with certain overseas can result in serious visual impairment and Students considering optometry as a career degrees in optometry to sit the competency disability. Targeted care for at-risk populations should possess a genuine desire to help people. examinations conducted by the Optometry is important and it is definitely something I Council of Australia and New Zealand. Those Optometry offers the opportunity to join a hope we can all collaborate on and continue completing this examination are eligible profession that is both personally challenging to improve into the future. I hope that I can to apply for registration to practise in New help level health disparities that exist in New and financially rewarding. The majority of Zealand. Alternatively, overseas optometrists Zealand and I believe I can make a difference by optometrists enter private practice. This may complete the five-year BOptom degree at becoming an optometrist.” offers favourable working conditions, regular Auckland. If entry into the Auckland BOptom hours without excessive emergency calls, the programme is granted, credit may be given for Amosa Lene freedom to choose where to live and practise previous study. Student: Bachelor of Optometry and the opportunity to concentrate on clinical www.odob.health.nz areas of particular interest. Optometrists www.ocanz.org may also practise in hospitals and clinics, or pursue careers in research and in the industry. New Zealand Postgraduate Diplomas, Opportunities also exist for those wishing to Masters or PhD qualifications in Optometry undertake postgraduate education, research or in Vision Science are not accepted for and teaching, not only in New Zealand but also registration as an Optometrist in New Zealand. at overseas universities. Completion of the University of Auckland BOptom programme enables graduates to apply for registration to practise as an optometrist in New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia. In the United Kingdom, additional examinations must be completed before full registration can be gained. If you wish to practise in other countries, including Canada and the USA, you need to enquire with each country’s Optometry Registration Board about their specific registration requirements.

4 “I have noticed there Māori and Pacific aren’t many Māori optometrists and I hope students and optometry to see an increase in the future as it would be great to have more Māori As primary-care health professionals, Māori and Pacific Optometrists have the opportunity to develop representation in the close links and improve vision-based health Admission Scheme optometry community.” outcomes with their communities. However, (MAPAS) in the most recent Health Workforce Survey, the proportion of practicing optometrists MAPAS is a programme that provides admission, academic and pastoral support for Māori and who identified as Māori (2%) and Pacific “Throughout my schooling I enjoyed problem Pacific students who are studying within the optometrists (1.5%) was well below their solving and had a passion for helping others. Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The representation in the New Zealand population. This made optometry the perfect choice for me goal of MAPAS is to support the transition and Vision 2020 is the Faculty of Medical and as I can do the things I love while giving back to retention of MAPAS students while on their Health Sciences’ commitment to increasing the my community. cultural and academic journey, helping them to number of Māori and Pacific health professionals successfully complete and graduate from the to 10% of the health workforce by the year “My mum and I both have myopia so I have Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS). 2020. Vision 2020 has three components, the had many encounters with optometrists and I Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS), Students applying for the MAPAS programme always took an interest in the work they did. It is Hikitia te Ora - Certificate in Health Sciences, must have verified evidence of an indigenous intriguing to think about how important our eyes and Whakapiki Ake Project, a recruitment New Zealand Māori or Pacific whakapapa/ are and how often they are taken for granted. programme that actively engages with rangatahi ancestry, be a citizen or permanent resident of I am excited to make a difference and use my Māori enrolled in secondary schools to promote New Zealand, and have applied for entry into a knowledge to help others have the best vision health as a career. Vision 2020 is coordinated FMHS programme. possible. by Te Kupenga Hauora Māori. Details of the MAPAS programme can be found “Optometry is a very exciting profession as Te Kupenga Hauora Māori (TKHM) promotes the at: www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/mapas it is always evolving and developing new aims of Vision 2020 and coordinates teaching technologies. I can’t wait to be a part of it.” in Māori health across the Faculty of Medical He Rau Aroha Scholarships Aimee Lloyd-Parangi and Health Sciences and externally, spanning Student: Bachelor of Optometry foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate The University offers two He Rau Aroha education. There is also a focus on building scholarships of $10,000 per annum each to capacity and developing appropriate teaching Māori and Pacific Island students (NZ citizens or practices in Māori health throughout the Faculty permanent residents) enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences. of Optometry through the MAPAS programme. The awards are made based on academic merit, With an intake of only 60 students leadership qualities and financial needs, and per year, the School of Optometry and are awarded for the duration of the programme. Vision Science supports the principles of Further information regarding eligibility can be whakawhanaungatanga within the Bachelor found on the MAPAS programme pages linked of Optometry programme, encouraging a above. collaborative, relationship-based learning environment between students and staff.

5 “The speciality clinics allow us to see a wide School of Optometry range of patients, which is an invaluable learning and Vision Science experience.”

The School of Optometry and Vision Science them to develop their clinical judgment and “I first became interested in optometry at a is responsible for conducting the five-year management skills. This may mean prescribing young age when I got my first pair of glasses. Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) programme spectacles, contact lenses or low vision aids; It is amazing how something which seems so and postgraduate programmes leading to the managing eye diseases with both topical and simple can make a difference in someone’s degrees of: oral medicines, treating eye disorders with exercises or giving advice on lighting and screen life. As my interest in science grew, so did my • Master of Science (MSc) interest in optometry. based equipment. Where necessary, patients • Master of Health Science (MHSc) are referred to medical practitioners. “Optometrists have an important, positive The Optometry Clinic is a “teaching impact on the lives of countless people, both in • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) laboratory”, and in addition to observing the area of glasses and contact lenses, as well • Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Optometry) the ethical guidelines for clinical teaching, as the treatment of eye diseases. This is now students must maintain a high standard of a significant aspect of optometry that involves Staff also offer Continuing Education dress and behaviour. detecting and managing eye diseases and programmes. prescribing medications. Reflecting the importance of clinical training for Optometry students, the University of “The eye clinic at the University provides the Physical address Auckland provides 16 examination and four students with experience in many areas of The School of Optometry and Vision Science is specialist consulting rooms. Patients include optometry including paediatrics, colour vision, located in Building 503, Level 3 staff and students of the University as well as contact lenses, binocular vision and low vision, The University of Auckland members of the general public. Additional with teaching staff that has specialised in valuable experience is gained by attending each of these areas. This experience prepares Grafton Campus 85 Park Road the Eye Department at the Greenlane Clinical students for working following graduation Centre of the Auckland District Health Board, and the speciality clinics allow us to see a Grafton Auckland 1023 Waitakere Hospital, and other ophthalmology wide range of patients, which is an invaluable practices. During their final year, students are learning experience. expected to spend time in approved externship “One great thing about studying optometry is Postal address locations. These might include optometric the community—due to the relatively small School of Optometry and Vision Science practices, optometry schools, hospitals or other number of students and staff, everyone gets to Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences institutions in New Zealand and overseas. know each other. The University of Auckland “There are also many social events organised Private Bag 92019 throughout the year, which are a lot of fun and a Auckland 1142, New Zealand great break from studying.” Phone: +64 9 923 6483 Email: [email protected] Katarina Marcijasz Website: www.optometry.auckland.ac.nz Student: Bachelor of Optometry Facilities In addition to excellent teaching and laboratory facilities, the Grafton Campus houses clinical teaching facilities. These provide an ideal environment for training students in the final two years of the Bachelor of Optometry degree. Students are given the opportunity of not only using the latest optometric equipment, but also gaining hands-on experience in the use of advanced imaging techniques that have become a standard part of patient examinations and report preparation. The major role of the Optometry Clinic is to provide a wide range of patient experience as part of the teaching of senior undergraduate students. Students work under the supervision of registered optometrists and carry out a wide range of vision and eye care examinations. It is important for students to examine as wide a range of patients as possible to enable

6 Undergraduate programme: admission pathways

New Zealand and Selection process • Following confirmation of their MAPAS Applicants through this entry pathway will be eligibility, applicants’ academic records will Australian Citizens and ranked on their GPA/GPE equivalents across be subject to consideration by the Optometry Permanent Residents the six prerequisite courses. Interviews will Admissions Committee. be required and will be offered to those who Entry to Part II of the programme is limited. www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/mapas meet the minimum requirements. These will Applications close on 1 October 2018 for 2019 be conducted in late November. Selection is places. Applicants are considered through one based on both the GPA/GPE and the interview Regional/Rural Admission of two entry pathways: the undergraduate entry outcome. pathway or the graduate entry pathway. Scheme It is usual for the University to receive application www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/boptom Students wishing to apply under the Regional/ numbers considerably in excess of the number Rural Entry category must provide evidence of of places so selection is very competitive. The Undergraduate entry pathway their regional/rural origin as specified at: current Grade Point Average for successful This pathway is open to applicants who are New applicants is at least 6.0. Therefore, students www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/rras Zealand citizens, or have permanent resident enrolling in the first year Biomedical Science status, and who have completed the following programme will need to achieve high grades to six pre-requisite courses at the University of be considered for entry to the BOptom. General admission enquiries Auckland. These courses are usually taken within Email: [email protected] the BSc (Biomedical Science) programme: Graduate entry pathway BIOSCI 101 This pathway is available for graduates with Essential Biology: From Genomes to Organisms Bachelor’s degrees. Please consult the Faculty of International students Semester Two Medical and Health Sciences Student Centre for The Bachelor of Optometry degree is details of preferred degrees (usually science- BIOSCI 107 available to overseas students who meet the based) and for advice if your degree is not recent. Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular criteria set by the University of Auckland. Applications are considered throughout the Processes and Development Selection process Semester One year up until the application deadline of 1 Interviews will be required and offered to those October, and offers of places can be through BIOSCI 106 who meet the minimum requirement. These will either the undergraduate or graduate entry Foundations of Biochemistry be conducted in late November. Selection is pathways. Semester Two based on both the GPA/GPE and the interview For more information students should outcome. CHEM 110 contact: Chemistry of the Living World Email: [email protected] Semester One Māori and Pacific PHYSICS 160 Admission Scheme Physics for the Life Sciences (MAPAS) Semester Two Applicants must complete the first year of the MEDSCI 142 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) degree Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems at the University of Auckland or equivalent from Semester Two the University of Otago, or have completed a In addition to the six pre-requisite Year One Bachelor’s degree and apply as a graduate. courses, students must enrol in a 15-point An interview is required which will assess General Education course. personal attributes considered to be important The remaining 15 points required for full-time for a career in optometry. enrolment can be completed from any other • First year BSc (Biomedical Science) and course listed in the Bachelor of Science Schedule. Alternative Admission applicants applying POPLHLTH 111 is recommended. to Optometry under MAPAS will be required It is currently possible to undertake an to attend a MAPAS Optometry Interview in equivalent first year at Otago University by November. completing their Health Sciences First Year Programme. The required Otago papers are: • The MAPAS Optometry Interview will BIOC 192, CELS 191, CHEM 191, POPH 192, assess each candidate using six domains – HUBS 191, HUBS 192 and PHSI 191. academic, whānau/family, culture, problem solving, awareness and knowledge of MAPAS. Other New Zealand universities do not currently This interview will be with a MAPAS academic offer equivalent courses at first year level. representative.

7 Undergraduate programme information

Overview of Bachelor Points structure PHYSICS 160 15 pts Physics for the Life Sciences of Optometry degree The Bachelor of Optometry is a five year degree (600 points). The courses completed under BSc MEDSCI 142 15 pts The Bachelor of Optometry programme is (Biomedical Science) prior to selection for Part Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems a set programme that consists of five years II of the degree are transferred to the BOptom if plus of undergraduate study at the University of you are selected. These form all of Part I if you Auckland. have completed 120 points. • 15 points from General Education courses listed in the Open or EMHSS Schedules. The first year, Part I, comprises the six A student must pass a total of 600 points prerequisite courses from the BSc (Biomedical (including the required number of points in • 15 points from POPHLTH 111 or from the Science) first year and the 30 points of other General Education Courses if applicable) over BSc schedule compatible with the Biomedical courses detailed below. Details about the BSc the entire BOptom programme to graduate with Science programme. (Biomedical Science) first year can be found at: a BOptom degree. www.science.auckland.ac.nz/biomedsci-ug BOptom Part II Credit and concessions for students Parts II and III of the programme contain a A student must take all of the following courses: entering the BOptom mixture of courses in applicable life sciences OPTOM 216 A & B 30 pts and vision science and the basic optometric Please refer to the Credit regulations in the Introduction to Optometry sciences (the courses are listed below). University of Auckland Calendar: Semester One and Two Parts IV and V of the programme are largely • If you are transferring from another NZ devoted to clinical practice, including university. OPTOM 263 A & B 30 pts comprehensive eye examinations, clinics in eye Essential Optics • If you have undertaken previous study at disease, contact lens fitting, problems of the Semester One and Two Auckland and apply for credit at the time of partially sighted, colour vision assessment and enrolment. OPTOM 272 A & B 30 pts binocular vision problems. Visual Science 1: Structure and Function of the The BOptom degree may be awarded with • If you are an International Student, credit Visual System Honours where a student’s grades for Parts will be assessed and granted at time of Semester One and Semester Two III, IV and V are sufficiently high. There are two admission. MEDSCI 203 15 pts classes of honours: First Class Honours and Mechanisms of Disease Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours Semester One are awarded in either First Division or Second Structure of the Bachelor Division. of Optometry degree plus • one 15 point General Education Course (see The University of Auckland academic year Important BOptom regulations note under Part I). consists of two semesters. Some courses are (from the University Calendar) run over both semesters and are labelled A & B Please note: Students who have passed any “The BOptom programme has a fixed schedule accordingly. To complete these double semester of the above courses prior to the entry into of courses. When you enrol for any Part of the courses, students must enrol in both A & B BOptom, must cross credit, reassign or credit Programme, you should enrol for all the courses courses. the course to BOptom. Students may be listed under that Part, as shown below. required to take an alternative course – please “Each Part must normally be completed before BOptom Part I consult the Faculty Student Centre for details. the next Part may be taken. However a student On entering Part II of the degree, a student must who has failed to pass one of those Parts in its have taken or have been credited 120 points of entirety may be allowed, at the discretion of courses as follows: Senate or its representative, to enrol for the course or courses needed to complete that Part BIOSCI 101 15 pts together with a course(s) towards the next Part. Essential Biology: From Genomes to Organisms “The BOptom degree must be pursued in BIOSCI 106 15 pts consecutive semesters. Interrupted study may Foundations of Biochemistry be resumed only with the approval of, and on BIOSCI 107 15 pts conditions set by, Senate or its representative.” Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes and Development CHEM 110 15 pts Chemistry of the Living World

8 Undergraduate programme information

BOptom Part III OPTOM 473 A & B 30 pts A student must take all of the following courses: Research in Advanced Vision Science Semester One and Semester Two OPTOM 316 A & B 60 pts Optometry BOptom Part V Semester One and Semester Two In 2019, a student must take all of the following OPTOM 345 A & B 15 pts courses: (these will change in 2020): Principles of Ocular Pharmacology OPTOM 510 A & B 30 pts Semester One and Semester Two Advanced Clinical Optometry 1 OPTOM 353 A & B 15 pts Semester One and Semester Two Ocular Pathology OPTOM 520 A & B 30 pts Semester One and Semester Two Advanced Clinical Optometry 2 OPTOM 375 A & B 15 pts Semester One and Semester Two Visual Science 2 OPTOM 560 A & B 30 pts Semester One and Semester Two Optometry in Practice MEDSCI 202 15 pts Semester One and Semester Two Microbiology and Immunology OPTOM 570 A & B 30 pts Semester One Research in Advanced Optometric Science Semester One and Semester Two BOptom Part IV “The tangible difference A student must take all of the following courses: we can make in the lives OPTOM 416 A & B 30 pts Clinical Optometry of our patients is what Semester One and Semester Two makes this profession OPTOM 430 A & B 15 pts Contact Lens Practice both enriching and Semester One and Semester Two fulfilling” OPTOM 442 A & B 15 pts Optometry for Special Populations Semester One and Semester Two “I have always had a keen interest in the health OPTOM 450 A & B 30 pts sciences. Upon finishing my first degree, I was Diseases of the Eye and Visual System: looking for a path in life that would combine both Diagnosis and Management my love for the health sciences and my desire for Semester One and Semester Two a more social working environment. Optometry was the perfect balance of science, health care and patient interaction that I was after. “The University of Auckland provides world class facilities and training. The clinics are equipped Early detection of vision problems is important. with the newest technology available in an ever- Here, Robert conducts a visual acuity test on a child. expanding field. We are taught by industry- leading researchers who provide a wealth of information, experience and guidance. Throughout the course, we have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients and travel to remote regions—an added bonus for those with a sense of adventure. “The best part of this course is the people you meet along the way. From my classmates, who have made attending class and clinic each day a pleasure, to the exceptional teaching staff who never cease to challenge us, every moment has been a joy. I would recommend optometry to anyone.” Robert Burnie Student: Bachelor of Optometry

9 Undergraduate course prescriptions

Investigation of visual perception using The University of Auckland academic year OPTOM 345 A & B 15 pts psychophysical and electrophysiological consists of two semesters. Most courses are techniques. Principles of Ocular Pharmacology: run over both semesters and are labelled A General Principles of Pharmacology & B accordingly. To complete these double Restriction: OPTOM 151, 170, 171 semester courses, students must enrol in Course Coordinator: Dr Monica Acosta Semester One and Semester Two Pharmacodynamics. Drug absorption, both A & B courses. MEDSCI 203 15 pts distribution and metabolism. Mechanism Mechanisms of Disease of drug action at receptors. Drugs and their Bachelor of application on ophthalmic practice. The Semester One Optometry Part II autonomic nervous system: anatomy and Outlines the basic mechanisms, operating at physiology. Mechanisms of action of ocular OPTOM 216 A & B 30 pts the molecular, cellular and tissue levels, by pharmaceutical agents. which human disease develops. These include Principles of pharmacological treatment Introduction to Optometry genetic factors, cell injury, inflammation, of ocular disease. Drug interactions. repair, circulatory disturbances, and Semester One and Semester Two Legislation on use of ocular pharmaceutical neoplastic change. These mechanisms are A clinically-focused course introducing agents by optometrists in New Zealand and illustrated by descriptions of the pathogenesis students to optometric practice and internationally. Introduction to therapeutic of specific diseases that are relevant to the addressing, at an introductory level, the agents in optometric practice. Scope of New Zealand situation, or are the focus of ethical, cultural, theoretical and clinical treatment. Shared care. current biomedical research. aspects of the optometric examination. Prerequisite: OPTOM 272 Prerequisite: BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142 Topics covered include: preliminary tests from Restriction: OPTOM 245 Course Coordinator: Dr Graeme Finlay the eye examination, communication skills Course Coordinators: Dr John Phillips and clinical problem solving. The course will and Dr Bruce Russell emphasise assessment, utilising advanced Bachelor of OPTOM 353 A & B 15 pts equipment and the production of clinically Optometry Part III relevant outcomes and diagnosis-supportive Ocular Pathology hypotheses. OPTOM 316 A & B 60 pts Semester One and Semester Two Course Coordinators: Dr Ehsan Vaghefi and Dr Phil Turnbull Optometry Pathophysiology of the eye. Histopathology of eye disease. Pathology of orbit, lacrimal Semester One and Semester Two OPTOM 263 A & B 30 pts system, conjunctiva, cornea, uvea, lens and An integrative approach to the scope of retina. Developmental anomalies of the eye. Essential Optics optometric practice, addressing both the Restriction: OPTOM 251 theoretical basis and clinical practice of Semester One and Semester Two Course Coordinator: Dr John Phillips the optometric examination, correction of An introduction to optics relevant to refractive error and dispensing of optical optometry and necessary to understand OPTOM 375 A & B 15 pts appliances. Topics covered include: the optical performance of the eye, the visual acuity, visual fields, colour vision, Visual Science 2 design of ophthalmic lens applications, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, refractive and the principles of operation of clinical Semester One and Semester Two examination, binocular examination, optical instrumentation. Topics include; the basic To provide an understanding of visual correction, lens materials and coatings, principles of physical optics, the principles of information processing in the human brain. history taking, communication skills and image formation by lenses and lens systems In particular the cortical processing of shape, clinical problem solving. mirrors and prisms, optics of the eye, ocular motion and colour, and development of the ametropia and aberrations. Restriction: OPTOM 211, 212, 265, 313, visual cortex will be addressed. A problem- 314, 365, 366 Restriction: OPTOM 215, 262, 265 oriented approach will develop critical Course Coordinator: Melinda Calderwood Course Coordinators: Dr Ehsan Vaghefi and thinking and problem solving skills. Students Dr Jason Turuwhenua will acquire the ability to seek, evaluate and retrieve scientific information on which to OPTOM 272 A & B 30 pts base their clinical practice. Visual Science 1: Structure and Restriction: OPTOM 270 Function of the Visual System Course Coordinator: Dr Misha Vorobyev Semester One and Semester Two Anatomy and physiology of the eye and visual pathway covering topics ranging from the composition and structure of the tear film through to neural processing in the visual cortex. Aspects of visual function including spatial and temporal vision, motion perception and colour vision.

10 “The world-renowned Undergraduate course prescriptions staff and researchers give us high quality teaching and skills that will MEDSCI 202 15 pts OPTOM 442 A & B 30 pts last a lifetime.” Microbiology and Immunology Optometry for Special Populations Semester One Semester One and Semester Two An introduction to the nature and roles of An advanced clinical course including “I had a strong interest in vision science bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites as consideration of clinical examination, following my degree in biomedical sciences. the causative agents of human disease. diagnosis and management of visual Optometry was the ideal choice for me where Topics include: the defence mechanisms disorders specific to children, adults with science intertwined with clinical practice. of the body, the immune system including binocular vision abnormalities, or those with Working with people and directly applying skills autoimmunity and allergy. Control of disease visual impairment with a focus on the older in the clinic greatly appealed to me. I was able by antimicrobials. Sterilisation, disinfection, population. Topics include: developmental to maintain my research passion by completing and sterile manufacturing practice. aspects of infant and children’s vision and eye two Summer Research Scholarship projects, Prerequisite: BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142 coordination, visual examination of infant and which I highly recommend. Restriction: OPTOM 241, PHARMACY 203 child patients, investigation and management “It is exciting to be studying optometry now as it Course Coordinator: of idiopathic and acquired binocular eye- is flourishing alongside the current technological Associate Professor Geoffrey Krissansen movement disorders. This course also explores the diagnosis and management of expansion. It’s also becoming more and more ocular and vision problems in the elderly medically-oriented, including diagnosing and Bachelor of Optometry including electronic, optical and nonoptical managing various eye conditions and diseases. low vision appliances. The world-renowned staff and researchers give Part IV us high quality teaching and skills that will last Restriction: OPTOM 341, 440, 441 a lifetime. OPTOM 416 A & B 30 pts Course Coordinator: Dr Joanna Black “Upon graduation, I can choose to work in a Clinical Optometry OPTOM 450 A & B 30 pts corporate or private setting and to work in an Semester One and Semester Two Diseases of the Eye and Visual System: optometric specialisation of my choice. My goal This course facilitates the transition from Diagnosis and Management is to work in a rural area to help fill the shortages student to professional optometrist. Topics of eye primary health care providers. But I know Semester One and Semester Two addressed include: structuring the routine that wherever I end up practising, I will be have optometric examination in a clinical setting, Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of diseases a positive impact on people. For me, this is the diagnosis and management of disorders of the of the eye, ocular adnexa and visual system, most rewarding aspect of optometry.” including neurological dysfunction and signs visual system, case analysis, myopia control, Muthana Noori of systemic disease. Management of diseases visual ergonomics, vision screening, and visual Student: Bachelor of Optometry standards. This course culminates in students of eye, ocular adnexa and visual system, examining and managing clients in the public including the use of therapeutic agents. University Clinics under supervision. Indications, contraindications and side effects of therapeutic agents for the treatment of Restriction: OPTOM 312, 415 ocular disease. Course Coordinator: Bhav Solanki Restriction: OPTOM 351, 352, 355 OPTOM 430 A & B 15 pts Course Coordinator: Dr Andrew Collins Contact Lens Practice Semester One and Semester Two Examination procedures for contact lens practice. Principles of contact lens fitting. Optics of contact lenses. Complications of contact lenses. Materials used in contact lens manufacture. Designs of contact lenses. Scleral lens impressions. Recent advances in contact lenses. Practical sessions in contact lens fitting, verification techniques and patient care. Restriction: OPTOM 330 Course Coordinator: Dr Wanda Lam

11 Students in Part IV and V work in our modern, well- equipped clinic on campus, which incorporates a display of historical optometric equipment.

OPTOM 473 A & B 15 pts OPTOM 560 A & B 30 pts Research in Advanced Vision Science Optometry in Practice Semester One and Semester Two Semester One and Semester Two Study modules on a range of topics in Supervised clinical work in locations optometry and vision science, with the external to the Medicine and Health Science focus being on developing research skills Campus Optometry Clinic. These locations including an evidence-based approach to may include University satellite clinics, investigations. Study will include supervised private optometry practices, hospital eye investigations into an approved topic relating departments, overseas institutions, or to optometry and vision science, including experience in other approved locations. clinical and applied research. Lectures address: legislation relevant to Restriction: OPTOM 470, 475, 480, 570 health care including registration and Course Coordinator: Dr Monica Acosta competency, occupational safety and health, ethics, practice management, small business management. Bachelor of Optometry Restriction: OPTOM 462 Part V Course Coordinator: Dr Geraint Phillips In 2019, students take the following courses. A OPTOM 570A & B 30 pts new course structure will be confirmed for 2020. Research in Advanced OPTOM 510 A & B 30 pts Optometric Science Advanced Clinical Optometry 1 Semester One and Semester Two Semester One and Semester Two Study modules on a range of topics in optometry and vision science, with the focus Clinical work with responsibility, under being on developing an evidence-based supervision, for patients. approach on selected topics. Study will Restriction: OPTOM 410 include supervised investigations into an Course Coordinator: John McLennan approved topic relating to optometry and OPTOM 520 A & B 30 pts vision science, including clinical and applied research. Advanced Clinical Optometry 2 Prerequisite: Enrolment in Part IV of the Semester One and Semester Two Optometry Programme. Restriction: OPTOM 470, 475, 480 Clinical work with greater emphasis on Course Coordinator: Dr Monica Acosta particular areas in optometry including: contact lenses, low vision, binocular vision, paediatric optometry and practice management. Restriction: OPTOM 420 Course Coordinator: Dr Geraint Phillips

12 Important information for undergraduates

Additional costs Identity Check, Police protect yourself and patients with whom you may come into contact. All students must be (equipment, instruments, Vetting, Vulnerable adequately protected against measles, mumps, insurance and books) Children Act and rubella, pertussis, varicella zoster and hepatitis B. You will also be required to ascertain your The total cost of pursuing the undergraduate Confidentiality Agreement tuberculosis status. To ascertain immunity and programme in Optometry will be more than the During Part III, well in advance of entering Part infection status, blood tests will be carried out. tuition and student service fees. Additional costs IV of the BOptom programme, it is necessary for The testing costs will be met by the faculty include the purchase of essential equipment, students to obtain an identity check and Police if they are conducted through the University instruments and prescribed texts and for Part Clearance. Students must also agree to maintain Health Services. For those found to have V students, potential costs associated with the confidentiality of patient information. negative immunity, vaccination will be required travelling to off-site placement and externship and you will need to arrange and pay this cost. 1. The identity check requires two kinds of locations. Current estimates of these additional Note that positive tuberculosis results may identification. The primary ID document costs are as follows: require further investigation. must be either a passport or an original Optometry Part II $1000 birth certificate. Examples of the other All the test results (including post vaccination results) will be collated on the Immunisation Optometry Part III $3500 form of ID include a driver’s licence or an 18+ card. At least one of the forms of ID Status Report Form and provided to you. You Optometry Part IV $5000 must include a photograph. If students will then need to submit the completed form to the school. Optometry Part V $2000 have changed their name (e.g. by deed poll or marriage) evidence of this must be It is also recommended that students should For Parts IV and V, there is also Professional provided. review immunisations against diphtheria, Indemnity (PI) insurance at a per annum cost 2. Faculty staff will obtain the police tetanus and poliomyelitis. It will be helpful to of approximately $70 to $300 and Professional clearance check for students. Consent show evidence of the immunisations you have Association Fees of approximately $10. forms for these processes need to be previously had from your doctor so the details In addition, students should budget for personal completed by students and returned to can be ascertained and incorporated. photocopying, stationery and other books. the school. Students are strongly advised to obtain an These costs can be from around $500 per year. 3. A signed confidentiality agreement annual influenza vaccine which is provided free covering patient information is required to for students in Part III or higher. Clinical practice be submitted. For assistance with any immunisation matters 4. In addition to identity and police checks, please contact: requirements the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 requires Grafton Campus Students entering Parts IV and V of the BOptom students who will work with children during University Health and Counselling Services will be issued with: Clinic Procedures Manual, their studies, to be interviewed. Questions Phone: +64 9 923 7681 Electronic Health Records System Manual and relating to working with children are asked Please ascertain from your parents or doctor the Guide to Clinical Assessment manual. All as part of the applicant interview and which immunisations you have had. This will students must agree to read these manuals before identity checking process. When students help to determine which immunisations you will commencing duties in any optometry clinic. are invited to the interview process, require now or in the future. Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance is viewed they are asked to provide the names of as the responsibility of students about to enter referees. If students are offered a place in Fitness to practise the optometry profession and is compulsory Optometry, the referees will be asked to before students enter the clinic. Continuity complete an online form by early January. The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance of PI insurance is essential for responsible Act (2003) places an obligation on the provider professionals. Accordingly, arrangements have Immunisation and of the educational programme to notify the been made to enable students to become appropriate registration board of any student who members of the New Zealand Association transmission of infectious is completing their course and who is deemed of Optometrists Inc. (NZAO) and obtain PI diseases to be unable to perform the functions required insurance through this professional association. for the practice of the relevant profession due to As an optometry student, and later as an Fitness to Practice considerations. The forms for Student membership of NZAO and optometrist, you will be exposed to infection, The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Professional Indemnity (Malpractice) Insurance especially when you have close contact has a Code of Fitness to Practise that applies to will be made available to students prior to their with patients. A compulsory immunisation students in the health profession programmes entering clinic. programme is carried out prior to you entering including the Bachelor of Optometry. The goal Students undertaking an externship in another the clinic in Part III. country must have appropriate Professional of the policy and associated processes is to put As you will be undertaking hospital placements in place remedial or support mechanisms that Indemnity Insurance arrangements in place well the University of Auckland requires all students before leaving New Zealand. will enable the student to remain in the health to have maximum cover from disease, to profession programme wherever possible,

13 and where the proposed remedial action Weighting Examinations does not place the public, the student, or the In some courses, several educational goals are All coursework marks will be made available via University at risk either as a student or following desired. It is therefore likely that assessment Canvas before the final examinations. graduation. may take several forms and appropriate weights First semester final examinations will be held At the commencement of their studies within will be assigned to each assessment method. in the exam period at the end of semester the professional programme, each student must If practical skills are the most desired outcome one. Where a course is run over two semesters declare their acceptance to study within the for that course, then the practical tests or (a double semester course), final results will requirements of the Code of Fitness to Practise. examinations will be weighted substantially not generally be available until the end of the higher than the written tests or examinations. second semester. In double semester courses, Assessment information results from semester one may be available as Feedback provisional exam results. Academic progress Formative feedback is usually available for work completed during semester, while end Referencing material Before or at the commencement of the class of semester or final examinations are usually The School of Optometry and Vision Science concerned, students must be informed of the summative only and no detailed feedback is coursework allocations and other decisions on uses the bibliography style as shown in the provided. Please refer to information about journal, Clinical & Experimental Optometry, coursework requirements. This should include examinations scripts. dates of: which conforms to the Vancouver style. For example, in the reference list: The final grade • Tests Pesudovs K. Corneal topography outcomes of • Submission of assignments The final grade in each course will reflect the cataract surgery. Clin Exp Optom 1996; 34: degree to which the student has achieved the 45-56. Such advice will be included in the course most desired outcome of the course. If the most information document. Any changes to this will desired outcome of the course is the ability to do Calculators in examinations and tests be posted on the Learning Management System a refraction, then a student who is able to write The School of Optometry and Vision Science (Canvas) and advised by your lecturer in class. about doing refraction, but is unable to do one, has adopted the following policy on the use of A record of these notices is available through is likely to have a final grade below the passing specified calculators in tests and examinations. Canvas, the computer supported learning mark. Where there are several components in Students may use only CASIO FX 82 calculators environment of the University. an assessment which are considered essential (any version of FX-82) in tests and examinations. outcomes of the course, then failure in any of It is the student’s responsibility to supply and Forms of assessment the components will generate a failure grade maintain the operation and operating power of for that course. In some courses these essential It is accepted that assessment is an integral their own calculators. part of any education or training programme. It components are labelled “red-flags” but this is A staff member may inspect all calculators at assures the lecturers, students and the public not universal. Excellent performance in other the start of each test and final examination. that having gone through a programme of study components will not offset a failed essential For final examinations, students may use their and subsequently the examinations, the student component. own calculators (CASIO FX 82 ONLY). Any other has achieved the minimum standard of knowledge In summary, crucial outcomes will be weighted models will be confiscated for the duration of and skill set by the institution concerned. more. Information provided at the beginning of the test or final examination. In the Bachelor of Optometry programme, the year in the course documents will indicate assessment takes various forms including: which outcomes cannot be failed. Failure in any Books in examinations and tests final written examinations, written tests during of these desired outcomes will automatically semester, practical tests, oral examinations, oral generate a failing (D) grade. Marks from the Unless the examination is an Open Book, or presentations, written assignments, laboratory various components of the assessment are not Restricted Book examination, a candidate must reports, clinical examinations etc. added together unless the essential components not bring to an examination any written or The assessment methods attempt to reflect the are passed. printed matter or any blank paper except by variety of skills required of the student and to direction of the examiner. Candidates will be measure the level of skills attained. Laboratories informed in the Course Information of specific books or materials allowed for particular Enrolment in laboratory streams on Student The different assessment methods for courses examinations. in the Bachelor of Optometry programme can be Services Online is for administrative purposes only and places in a particular laboratory generally categorised into those used in basic Special needs in examinations and stream cannot be guaranteed prior to the sciences, clinical sciences and clinical optometry. assessment Whereas basic sciences and (to a lesser degree) commencement of a course as we need to clinical sciences require minimal people contact, ensure all students have access to equipment If you believe you have special needs for your clinical optometry is almost entirely people and teaching staff during laboratory times. assessment, please see the FMHS Student directed. The skills required in these different Tutorials, labs and clinic streams will be finalized Centre in the first instance for advice on the areas are not the same. Consequently, the by the Course Coordinator and confirmed on current University requirements for granting of assessment methods reflect this difference. Canvas early each semester. Special Examination Conditions. Excellent communication skills are vital to the Attendance at practical classes, including successful completion of the BOptom degree. clinics, is compulsory. Students’ laboratory The grades assigned to written assignments, tests marks will be based on their assessments and and examinations in all parts of the programme attendance at the laboratory. include an evaluation of the student’s abilities in written English. The grades assigned in oral and clinical assessments and examinations include evaluation of the student’s abilities to communicate with patients and an evaluation of how well communication skills are displayed.

14 Deferred results Extended teaching year Applications for aegrotat and Results will be deferred where a weakness The structure of Parts III, IV and V of the compassionate consideration occurs in the clinical practice component in any Optometry programme supports extensive clinical An application may be made for aegrotat or of the following Part IV and V courses: practice and the integrated nature of study compassionate consideration, by candidates reflects the way primary health care operates. As who may have been prevented from being • OPTOM 416 A/B Clinical Optometry such, the timetable allows for extended semesters present at an examination, or who consider • OPTOM 430 A/B Contact Lens Practice and details of semester dates will be provided that their preparation for or performance in to students in a separate document. However, an examination has been seriously impaired • OPTOM 442 A/B Optometry for Special students should be aware of the additional by temporary illness or injury or exceptional Populations commitments when planning their study. Clinical circumstances beyond their control. This also • OPTOM 510 A/B Advanced Clinical practice periods will necessitate hours different applies to tests, but not assignments. Optometry 1 from standard teaching hours. Events that occur Final Examination forms are available online: outside standard semester teaching include: • OPTOM 520 A/B Advanced Clinical aegrotat.auckland.ac.nz/apply Optometry 2 • Māori Health Intensive – last week of Written Test application forms can be obtained Intersemester Break (mid-July) for Part III from the relevant campus Student Health and • OPTOM 560 A/B Optometry in Practice students Counselling Services and Examinations Office In these circumstances, the candidate will be (FMHS Student Centre). • Additional clinical placements for Part IV required to complete additional work to the students – last two weeks of Intersemester The application form must be submitted to satisfaction of the examiners. The work will be Break (early-mid July) the University Health and Counselling Services examined the following February. Students will within one week of the date that the examination need to enrol in a 10 point summer course, • Five week clinical intensive between Parts IV affected took place, or if more than one OPTOM416X or OPTOM510X and pay the fees and V – two streams, one before Christmas examination has been affected, then within one for this course. and one commencing late January week of the last of those examinations. • Saturday clinics by rotation for Part V students Following the decision of Senate on an Recount of marks may be scheduled with advance notice application for Aegrotat or Compassionate By making an application within four weeks from Consideration, a student may apply for the date of the mailing of a student’s official reconsideration of that decision no later than result of the examinations, any student sitting an Awards of marks four weeks after the student is notified of examination for a degree, diploma or certificate and grades Senate’s decision. of proficiency, may have the marks awarded to Please refer to the University of Auckland his/her scripts recounted in any course in which Calendar for the official regulations. he/she has failed. Requirements for Honours There are ten pass and fail grades as set out The fee for a recount is listed in the Calendar Missed examinations under Fees Regulations. below: Students who discover that they have missed A recount of marks covers a careful recheck Grade Point Scale Honours an examination through their own mistake of the marks recorded by the examiner and A+ 9 ≥90 cannot sit the examination at another time. The ensures that no answer or any portion of an student must contact the Examinations Office A 8 85-89 answer submitted by a student has been First Class immediately and complete an application for overlooked. No information pertaining to the A- 7 80-84 Honours GPA 7 or above Special Pass Consideration. Please refer to the application will be placed before the examiner. B+ 6 75-79 Examinations Regulations in the Calendar. Second Class B 5 70-74 Honours Availability of examination scripts (First Division) B- 4 65-69 By making an application to the Examinations GPA 5.5 to 6.99 Office, during the three-month period from C+ 3 60-64 Second Class Honours the date of the exam a student may apply for C 2 55-59 (Second Division) a photocopy of his or her final examination C- 1 50-54 GPA 4.0 to 5.49 script(s) provided all the assessment processes D+ 0 ≥45 have been completed and the fees paid. In the fourth month the original script can be D 0 <45 requested. NB: Pass grades may have different numerical Students are not permitted to seek a remarking equivalents in the Optometry Clinical Year and in of the script. If it has been fully marked, the other University Departments. examiner’s judgement must stand. If a student Calculation of the Honours score is based on the seeks advice in respect of the script, that advice following weighting: must not cover detailed discussion with the examiners of particular answers. Broad guidance a. Part V: 60% may, however, be given on the general thrust of b. Part IV: 30% the script or on examination technique by the c. Part III: 10% Head of School or by an examiner specified by Honours may normally be awarded only if the the Head of School. requirements for this degree are completed within eight semesters of initial enrolment for the degree. In exceptional circumstances however, Senate or its representative may approve an extension of this period for not more than two further semesters. Honours results are available via Student Services Online when processed.

15 Undergraduate scholarships and prizes

New Zealand Association Other Awards Undergraduate of Optometrists (NZAO) Scholarships Awards Dean's Medal This award is made to a graduand who makes Summer Research an outstanding contribution to the academic New Zealand Association of development of the faculty during their • New Zealand Optometric Vision Research Optometrists Undergraduate Awards optometry studies. Foundation (NZOVRF) Scholarship From 1992 undergraduate scholarships known NZOVRF provides funds for local research as the New Zealand Association of Optometrists Senior Scholar and vision care projects. Each year the NZOVRF awards one summer studentship Undergraduate Awards will be awarded These $500 awards are made by the University of $5,000. To be eligible students must be annually to students enrolled for the Bachelor of Council, on the recommendation of the Head enrolled in a BSc, BSc (Hons), BTech, BOptom, Optometry Programme and ordinarily resident in of School of Optometry and Vision Science, to or GradDipSci, studying approved Science New Zealand. students who are eligible to graduate with an disciplines. Selection will take into account undergraduate degree and have achieved the • One Award of $1,000 to be presented to the the project, availability of an appropriate top GPAs over their last 90 or more points of top student entering BOptom Part III with the supervisor over the summer period and the their degree. To be eligible recipients must have highest aggregate mark in Part II whilst not student’s academic record. Applications close achieved a minimum GPA of 6.5 or at least an A- repeating Part II. early in September each year. average across their courses in Part V. • Two Awards of $1,000 – each one to be • Paul Dunlop Scholarship presented to a student entering BOptom Part Anna Pritchard Prize for Optical The New Zealand Association of Optometrists IV. One Award will be made to the student Dispensing (NZAO) established a scholarship to recognise gaining the highest aggregate mark in Part III This award of $250 is made to the student Paul Dunlop’s dedication to the advancement whilst not repeating Part III, and one award of Optometry and Vision Science Education will be made to the student showing most who achieves the highest grade in Optical Dispensing. and Research. Applicants must be an NZAO improvement during study for Part III whilst student member undertaking a summer not repeating Part III. Raymond Harry Hawkins Prize research project under supervision of the • Three Awards of $1,000 – each one to be School of Optometry and Vision Science. This award is for the best project in Course presented to a student entering BOptom Part Applications close at the end of August each OPTOM 472 to the value of $550. V. Two Awards will be made to the students year. Value is $5,000 stipend and $1,000 gaining the top two aggregate marks in Part Note: the project will be in course OPTOM472 for research expenses. IV whilst not repeating Part IV, and one award new students (as well as OPTOM570 for existing students in 2019). • Faculty Summer scholarships will be made to the student showing most Each year the Faculty of Medical and Health improvement during study for Part IV whilst Science funds several summer scholarships. not repeating Part IV. New Zealand College of Optometrists (NZCO) Prize (Subject to approval) Applications open in July and close mid- • One Award of $1,000 to be presented to a August. Applicants must be completing at This prize will be awarded annually to full-time Māori/Pacific Island student entering BOptom least year 2 of an undergraduate degree, students achieving the highest marks for their Part II. In the event of more than one Māori/ have a Grade Point Average at or above 6 presentations in OPTOM 472. The prize will be Pacific Island student entering BOptom Part and have received no more than 1 previous of the value of $330 to each member of the II, the award will go to the eligible student summer scholarship. Note: When funds allow winning group. gaining the highest GPA in the previous year. the School of Optometry and Vision Science also offers one or two summer scholarships • The Peg Wood Award of $500 – awarded to to suitable students who were not awarded the student who obtains the highest combined another scholarship. grade in the course OPTOM 442 Optometry for Special Populations, of the Bachelor of Optometry Programme. No applications for the above awards are necessary.

16 Postgraduate study

A variety of study options are available for new Course prescriptions OPTOM 759 A & B 30 pts BOptom graduates, practising optometrists Special Study and vision scientists to gain postgraduate The University of Auckland academic year qualifications in Optometry and Vision Science. consists of two semesters. Most courses are OPTOM 791 A & B 90 pts The school encourages both new and less- run over both semesters and are labelled A recent graduates to consider postgraduate & B accordingly. To complete these double Advanced Clinical Optometric study as it provides an opportunity to gain semester courses, students must enrol in Specialisation advanced knowledge in a specialised field. The both A & B courses. Advanced clinical optometry study in a school’s postgraduate programmes are designed chosen sub-specialist area of optometric to assist and enhance clinical, biomedical and practice. The area of special interest may vision science research. OPTOM 751 A & B 30 pts include contact lenses, low vision, paediatric There are a number of active research groups optometry, binocular vision, ocular disease Special Study in Vision Science within the school undertaking leading-edge management, or any other area approved by clinical, biomedical and vision research. In The study of selected fields of vision science the Head of School. addition there are research study collaborations at an advanced level with detailed study Course Coordinator: Dr John Phillips with a number of specialist groups: of one particular field. The topic will be prescribed by the Head of School. OPTOM 796 MSc A & B 120 pts • New Zealand National Eye Centre Course Coordinator: Dr Misha Vorobyev Thesis in Optometry • Department of Ophthalmology OPTOM 752 A & B 30 pts • School of Medical Sciences Special Study Postgraduate scholarship • School of Biological Sciences Course Coordinator: Dr Monica Acosta in optometry • Department of Physiology OPTOM 757 A & B 30 pts • Department of Exercise Sciences HC Russell Memorial Postgraduate Special Study in Optometry Scholarship • Auckland Bioengineering Institute The study of selected fields of optometry at The New Zealand Association of Optometrists • Liggins Institute an advanced level with detailed study of the (previously the New Zealand Optometrical Association) established a scholarship in • Department of Psychology particular field. The topic will be prescribed by the Head of School. memory of Mr Harry C. Russell in recognition of Postgraduate study in the school offers: his services to the advancement of optometric Course Coordinator: Associate Professsor education in New Zealand. • Outstanding clinical, biomedical and Rob Jacobs psychophysical research facilities The scholarship has a value of $4,500 for a Postgraduate study does not lead to Masters student and $10,000 for a Doctoral • Leading researchers in various fields of registration (permission to practise) as an candidate who is pursuing full-time postgraduate clinical, and biomedical and vision research optometrist in New Zealand. studies in Optometry or Visual Science. • Access to collaborators, equipment and excellent facilities If you are contemplating postgraduate study you should consult with the school’s postgraduate advisors about the options available to you. They will work with you to design a programme suitable to your personal needs and situation. Note that study options can be undertaken full-time or part-time and some programmes allow primarily distance based study. This is an attractive option for practising optometrists.

The Eye Clinic includes dispensing services for spectacles and contact lenses. This tablet-based device takes measurements required to manufacture customised lenses for patients.

17 Postgraduate programme pathways

Bachelors degree MHSc (Clinical) + NZ Registration 120 pts as an optometrist

Bachelors degree PGDipSci MSc (Research) 120 pts 120 pts PhD in Optometry

Bachelors degree with 2nd Class Hons Div 2 or higher

Bachelors degree with 1st Class Hons or 2nd Class Hons Div 1 Other Masters degree with 1st Class Hons or 2nd Class Hons Div 1 + demonstrated ability to undertake research

Postgraduate Diploma Master of Health Science Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science (PGDipSci) (MHSc) The PhD degree is generally accepted as the appropriate qualification for a career in scientific This is a one-year postgraduate programme This is a one year full-time/two years part- research or in academia. It consists of advanced of study comprising a coherent set of courses. time (120 points) programme open to New study and supervised research leading to the BSc graduates, or those who have attained an Zealand registered optometrists who hold an presentation of a thesis. This thesis must be equivalent qualification approved by Senate, annual practising certificate. The programme an original contribution to knowledge and are able to apply. The Postgraduate Diploma in allows practising optometrists to undertake meet recognised international standards of Science provides the opportunity to acquire a advanced study in a chosen sub-specialist area, scientific research. This course of study is postgraduate qualification in a specific subject. eg, advanced contact lens fitting, paediatric usually undertaken early in one’s research optometry and binocular vision, low vision, The Postgraduate Diploma in Science requires career, following the attainment of a degree with therapeutic management of eye diseases and the student to pass at least 120 points. The Honours, a Masters degree, or an equivalent clinical application of myopia control. personal programme of study of each student preliminary qualification. must have the approval of the Head of School. Students are required to pass 120 points from The PhD statute governs this programme. A student who successfully completes the OPTOM 757 – OPTOM 791. Applicants must be Each year students are required to enrol in and requirements for this diploma may apply for registered NZ optometrists. pass 120 points: OPTOM 898 A & B Optometry entry to the Degree of Master of Science – Postgraduate study does not qualify graduates PhD Thesis. Optometry, providing the student meets the to practise as optometrists in New Zealand. regulations current at that time. One thesis Postgraduate study does not qualify graduates year will be required to complete the Degree of to practise as optometrists in New Zealand. Master of Science – Optometry. Master of Science (MSc) Postgraduate study does not qualify graduates This is a one year (120 points) or two year (240 to practise as optometrists in New Zealand. points) programme of supervised research. Postgraduate Advisors Current areas of research available include Dr Monica Acosta clinical optometry, anatomy and physiology of (MSc/PhD) the lens and retina, visual psychophysics and Email: [email protected] ocular imaging. Dr John Phillips Students are required to pass 120 points: OPTOM (MHSc Clinical) 796 MSc thesis. Email: [email protected] Postgraduate study does not qualify graduates to practise as optometrists in New Zealand.

18 Staff list

Academic staff and Associate Professor Academic Director Samuel Schwarzkopf Senior Tutor their research interests BSc (Hons), PhD Andrew Collins Email: [email protected] BOptom, MSc, PhD, CertOcPharm, Head of School Phone: +64 9 923 89734 TPA endorsed Professor Email: [email protected] Steven Dakin The main goal of Associate Professor Schwarzkopf's research is to understand how Phone: +64 9 923 6484 BSc (Hons), PhD we experience the world around us through As Academic Director, Dr Collins is responsible Email: [email protected] our senses. Each person is unique and our for the smooth delivery of the BOptom Phone: +64 9 923 8898 perception varies quite dramatically both programme. Dr Collins teaches in the areas Professor Dakin is Course Director for OPTOM between and even within individuals. For of clinical optometry, vision science, ocular 272 and 375, the two visual science courses. instance, perceptual experience can vary disease and therapeutics. He is director of He has four areas of research interest: between contexts (visual illusions), across Optometry Council of Australia and New different times, and also simply between Zealand. Dr Collins’ research interests are in • Spatial vision: How the brain extracts locations in the environment. A major part of Dr the areas of environmental and genetic factors information from natural images. This Schwarzkopf's research investigates how this affecting myopia development, vision in animals, includes reading, face-processing, shape- variability in perceptual experience arises in and vision in transportation. He has recently recognition, and how these processes break the human brain. He combines psychophysical completed a PhD investigation into the effects of down in peripheral vision. experiments with functional neuroimaging and light on myopia development. • Visual processing in neuropsychiatric and computational methods for measuring the neurodevelopment disorders: He has current fine-grained organisation of sensory brain areas. Senior Lecturer projects looking at the vision of people Furthermore, he also explores which non- Monica Acosta with schizophrenia and autism spectrum perceptual factors govern people’s perceptual BSc, MSc, PhD judgements and decision-making. disorders. Email: [email protected] In addition to leading to a better knowledge of • Paediatrics: In particular automated methods Phone: +64 9 923 6069 how perceptual processing works in general, for assessing the visual function of infants Dr Acosta is the Principal Investigator of the the principles discovered can also advance and the development of new treatments for Cell and Molecular Biology of the Retina (CMBR) our understanding of how brains function in amblyopia. Laboratory. She studies the mechanisms of different populations or in different clinical retinal damage in ocular and neurological • Vision in ageing, including improving conditions. Therefore, Dr Schwarzkopf's diseases. Dr Acosta teaches biomedical topics, diagnosis of glaucoma and investigating the research also studies perception in different vision science, and evidence-based updates effects of spatial distortion associated with healthy populations, in disorders of the visual in retinal pathology. She is the BOptom Part macular degeneration. system (e.g. amblyopia), or in autism spectrum II Coordinator, Postgraduate Advisor for the disorders and schizophrenia. PhD and Research Masters programmes. Dr Associate Professor Acosta’s research interest and expertise includes Robert J Jacobs Clinic Director Senior Lecturer retinal degeneration in neurological diseases. MNZM, MSc, PhD, PGDipBus, CertOcPharm, Geraint Phillips She is a Principal Investigator in the Centre of TPA endorsed, LOSc, FAAO, FACO Research Excellence (CoRE)- Brain Research NZ/ BSc, MCOptom, DCLP, OD, CertOcPharm, TPA Email: [email protected] Rangahau Roro Aotearoa and an investigator in endorsed Phone: +64 9 923 6019 the Centre for Brain Research (CBR). Email: [email protected] Associate Professor Jacobs is involved in the Phone: +64 9 923 6503 clinical vision sciences and in specialist clinical areas including colour vision and low vision. He As Clinic Director, Dr Phillips is responsible for is a previous Head of School and is an honorary the smooth running of the University Optometry member of the New Zealand Association of Clinic. Optometrists. Rob was awarded the NZ Order of Dr Phillips teaches Diseases of the Eye within Merit in 2017 for his services to optometry and Part IV and ocular therapeutics within Part V education. of the Bachelor of Optometry programme. Dr His research interests are in the clinical vision Phillips is also Course Coordinator of two Part sciences relating fundamental measures of visual V courses involving Specialist Optometry and performance such as visual acuity and sensitivity Optometry in Practice. to defocus, to measures which are relevant in clinical and practical situations. Visual defects such as defocus, colour vision anomalies, and age related visual changes are the subject of research projects. Assoc Prof Jacobs has acted as an advisor in the area of visual ergonomics including visual problems within the aviation industry and vision standards.

19 Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer Lecturer Clairton de Souza Ehsan Vaghefi Philip Turnbull MD, PhD, CBO BSc, MSc, PhD BOptom (Hons), PhD, TPA endorsed Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 373 7999 Phone: +64 9 923 3174 Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85499 Dr de Souza is also a Consultant Vitreoretinal Dr Vaghefi obtained his PhD from Auckland Dr Turnbull obtained his BOptom (Hons) Surgeon at Auckland District Health Board. He Bioengineering Institute, researching the from The University of Auckland in 2008, the obtained his Medical degree and Ophthalmology nutritional supply system and the optical first year in which the undergraduate course Specialist qualifications in Brazil, a Master in homeostasis of the ocular lens, with a long included therapeutic prescribing rights as part Retina in Spain, and undertook Surgical/Medical term goal of understanding the molecular and of the five year programme. After working in Fellowships in Australia (Adelaide and Perth), physiological basis of the onset and progression private practice, he returned to complete a New Zealand (Auckland) and England (London). of cataracts. He currently holds a joint PhD thesis in 2014 which investigated whether He obtained his PhD degree at the University of appointment as a lecturer in Physiological Optics the convergently evolved eye of the squid can Auckland in 2012. His main research interests (School of Optometry and Vision Sciences) emmetropise. He teaches in the area of clinical are the cellular phenomena involved in retinal and a research fellow (Molecular Vision Lab optics, and is involved in fifth year clinical remodelling in human retinal detachment and and Auckland Bioengineering Institute). His assessments. His research interests include other retinopathies. appointment is a strategic initiative to develop the application and development of new a joint research led teaching programme in technologies, such as high-speed eyetracking Senior Lecturer Physiological Optics. He is utilizing his set of and virtual reality, and how they can be used John R Phillips expertise in quantitative ocular imaging and to improve the clinical measurement of visual BSc, BSc (Optom), MSc, PhD, MCOptom, computational modelling to create a digital tool function. CertOcPharm TPA endorsed to aid in the development of effective preventive therapies to combat cataracts, the leading Lecturer Email: [email protected] cause of blindness worldwide. Jason Turuwhenua Phone: +64 9 923 6073 BSc, MSc, PhD Dr Phillips’ research interests are in the areas of Lecturer childhood myopia development and progression Joanna Black Email: [email protected] and also the physiological processes which Phone: +64 9 923 5807 BSc, BOptom (Hons), PhD, CertOcPharm, TPA control eye size and which normally ensure that Dr Turuwhenua is a Research Fellow who works endorsed as the eye grows it remains emmetropic (i.e., between the Auckland Bioengineering Institute without a refractive error). Dr Phillips teaches Email: [email protected] and the School of Optometry and Vision Science. ocular anatomy/physiology, pathology and Phone: +64 9 923 2405 Dr Turuwhenua is interested in how engineering optometry in the undergraduate Optometry Dr Black teaches in the areas of clinical methods might be applied to problems of programme. optometry and binocular vision. She is involved interest in vision. To date this has involved work in teaching the undergraduate binocular on corneal topography (videokeratography), Senior Lecturer vision and ocular pathology courses as well as simulating retinal images, as well as image Misha Vorobyev supervision within the optometry clinic. Her processing. At present Dr Turuwhenua is PhD research interests include visual development working on developing ‘the virtual eye’, which and rehabilitation, including the diagnosis and is a physics based system for investigating eye Email: [email protected] treatment of amblyopia. disease. Phone: +64 9 923 6591 Plants often use brightly coloured flowers to Lecturer advertise a reward of nectar and pollen to Hannah Kersten insects and birds that pollinate them. Birds use BOptom (Hons), PhD, TPA endorsed colourful plumage to attract mates. Similarly, colourful patterns of fish skin are used to Dr Kersten obtained her BOptom (First Class communicate with other fish. Animals also use Honours) from the University of Auckland in coloured patterns to protect themselves—a 2008, and worked in a large private optometric coloured pattern may help conceal or disguise practice for two years. In 2011 she returned an animal, or advertise that it is toxic. The to Auckland to take up the role of junior Optic main theme of our research is the relationship Nerve Research Fellow in the Department of between colour vision systems and colourful Ophthalmology, working under the supervision patterns of plants and animals. We use of Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer. Following psychophysical methods to study colour the completion of her doctoral studies Dr vision of man and animals. To understand the Kersten held a joint position as a lecturer in the ecological significance of diversity of colour School of Optometry and Vision Science and vision systems we combine mathematical postdoctoral research fellow in Ophthalmology. modelling with measuring spectra of biologically Dr Kersten continues to work as a lecturer in important objects – flowers, fruits, birds’ Optometry, and has a private clinical role in plumage and fish skin. Dr. Vorobyev’s studies, glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic disease. She published since 1996 in 53 papers, have is also an accredited glaucoma prescriber. attracted over 1300 citations (245 citations Hannah’s research interests include ocular in 2008; ISI h-index: 20; average citations per imaging and structure function relationships in paper: 25). neurodegenerative disorders and glaucoma.

20 Professional Teaching Postdoctoral Laboratory Manager Fellows – Clinic Tutors Research Fellows Adina Giurgiu, MSc (Chemistry) Email: [email protected] Kerry Atkinson BSc(Hons), FCOptom, DipCLP, Lucy Goodman, PhD Phone: +64 9 923 9244 CertOcPharm, TPA endorsed Lisa Hamm MSc, PhD Group Services Administrator Melinda Calderwood BOptom, PGDipSci, TPA Catherine Morgan, PhD endorsed To be advised Keith R Pine BSc, MBA, PhD Jason Dhana MSc, BOptom(Hons), TPA Phone: +64 9 923 6483 Maybelle Lin BE (Hons), PhD endorsed Group Services Coordinator Dr Wanda Lam OD, BSc, TPA endorsed Professional Staff John McLennan BSc, Dip Opt, Cert Oc Pharm. Kerryn Levy, PGDipBus(Mktg), MMgmt Robert Ng BOptom (Hons), TPA endorsed Group Services Manager Timetable Co-ordinator Michelle O’Hanlon BOptom(Hons), TPA Johanna Beattie, BA(Hons) Kyle Kratochvila, BSc (Hons) endorsed Email: [email protected] Jaymie Rogers BSc, BOptom(Hons), TPA Phone: 923 2773 Dispensing Optician endorsed Kristine Hammond RDONZ FBDO O/S Bhavini Solanki BSc(Hons), MSc, TPA endorsed Group Services Team Leader Email: [email protected] Kathryn Sands BOptom, CertOcPharm, TPA Naomi Twigden, BEd Phone: +64 9 923 9238 endorsed Email: [email protected] Lisa Silva BMedSci(Hons), BSc(Hons)Optometry, Optical Assistant TPA endorsed Practicum Placement Coordinator To be advised Zoe Smith BSc (Hons), MSc, MCoptom, TPA Virginia Parslow, GradDipGD, DipAEMP, DipJ endorsed Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 923 9054 Dr Marcy Tong OD, BSc, TPA endorsed

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Academic year 2019* Summer School – 2019 Lectures begin Monday 7 January Auckland Anniversary Day Monday 28 January Waitangi Day holiday Wednesday 6 February Lectures end Friday 15 February Study break/exams Study Break: Saturday 16 February Exams: Monday 18 – Wednesday 20 February Summer School ends Wednesday 20 February Semester One – 2019 Semester One begins Monday 4 March Mid-semester break Monday 15 – Saturday 27 April ANZAC Day Thursday 25 April Graduation Monday 6, Wednesday 8, Friday 10 May Queen’s Birthday Monday 3 June Lectures end Friday 7 June Study break/exams Study Break: Saturday 8 – Wednesday 12 June Exams: Thursday 13 June – Monday 1 July Semester One ends Monday 1 July Inter-semester break Tuesday 2 July – Saturday 20 July Semester Two – 2019 Semester Two begins Monday 22 July Mid-semester break Monday 2 – Saturday 14 September

Graduation Tuesday 24 September Labour Day Monday 28 October Lectures end Friday 25 October Study break/exams Study Break: Saturday 26 – Wednesday 30 October Exams: Thursday 31 October – Monday 18 November Semester Two ends Monday 18 November Semester One – 2020 Semester One begins Monday 2 March *Start/finish dates vary for some programmes.

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