Summer Optometry Practicum

June 9th- June 17th 2025

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A unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of Jerusalem

A 9-day advanced optometry practicum with clinical, hands-on workshops and laboratories in a dynamic and culturally-rich environment. Work closely with experienced optometrists and world-renown experts to develop your skills and learn about the latest advancements in optometry.
In addition to gaining valuable professional experience, you will have the chance to immerse themselves in the rich cultural and historical heritage of Jerusalem.

Topics Include

Vision Therapy Laboratory
Learning Disabilities and Vision Laboratory
Advanced Optometric Procedures Laboratory and Workshop with Patients
Contact Lens Laboratory and Workshop with Patients
Biometry- Measuring and Fitting Intra-Ocular Lenses *in Collaboration with Hadassah Medical Center
Dry-Eye Diagnosis and Management Laboratory and Workshop
Low Vision Diagnosis and Management Laboratory

Description

Vision Therapy - Practice your skills with vision therapy tools including: Berneloscope, vectograms, tranaglyphs, Marsden ball, eccentric circles, barrel and lifesaver cards, Hart chart and Brock string, HTS, VTS4, and SVI. An

overview of which therapies apply to which specific patient groups and diagnoses will be discussed.

Learning Disabilities and Vision - Familiarize yourself with using the Intuitive Colorimeter, Wilkin’s Rate of Reading Test, and prescribing colored overlays for patients with reading difficulties

Advanced Procedures - How to examine the retina using VOLK lenses, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Ocular Coherence Tomography, and Fundus Photography. Measure intraocular pressure using Goldman Tonometry, and visual fields using Humphrey Perimetry.

Contact Lenses - Measure and interpret aberrometry, topography, and tomography in contact lens fittings. Fit scleral and mini-scleral, hybrid, and Ortho-K lenses.

Contact Lenses - Keratoconus Workshop - Hands-on specialty contact lens fitting with actual patients with corneal abnormalities.

Biometry - Measure eyes using biometric imaging devices and applying the output to calculate the appropriate intra-ocular lens to fit to the patient in cataract surgery.

Dry Eye Diagnosis and Management - Apply the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society Guidelines to diagnose Aqueous Deficient and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction sub-types of Dry Eye.

Low Vision Diagnosis and Management - Assess patients with low vision from the visual examination to the fitting of specialty low vision aids.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the practicum participants will be able to:

Examine the retina proficiently using VOLK lenses and biomicroscope, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope, Ocular Coherence Tomographer, and Fundus camera
Test visual fields using Humphry Perimeter
Apply the Wilkin’s Rate of Reading Test on patients to assess their reading
Fit colored overlays to patients with reading difficulties
Successfully plan a vision therapy treatment protocol for patients with varying binocular visual anomalies
Use the Berneloscope, vectograms, tranaglyphs, Marsden ball, eccentric circles, barrel, and lifesaver cards, Hart chart, Brock string, and computer programs such as the HTS, VTS4, and SVI in vision therapy protocols
Measure, interpret, and apply tomography and aberrometry in contact lens fittings
Fit scleral and mini-scleral lenses, hybrid, Ortho-K, and other specialty lenses
Analyze biometric imaging devices' outputs to calculate intraocular lens powers using common formulas and calculators
Measure patients with biometric devices and other related instruments
Perform meibography, Non invasive and invasive Tear Break Up Time tests, Schirmer tests, evaluate Tear Meniscus Height, apply standardized dry eye questionnaires
Apply the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society Guidelines to diagnose Aqueous Deficient and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction sub-types of Dry Eye
Perform specialized low vision assessment tests and fit low vision aids such as telescopes, magnifiers, closed circuit televisions, e-Scoop lenses, etc.

Program Requirements

All participants must be licensed optometrists (from anywhere in the world) and provide a photo of their license.

Program Outcomes

This is a practical clinical experience course offered by the Master’s Program at the Optometry Department at Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (JMC).

Successful completion of this program will earn participants a physical certificate of completion from the department, with the completed number of clinical hours written.

Details

The tuition cost of the practicum program is $400 USD.
(Tuition will be charged in our local NIS currency and is able to be divided into payments.)

Flights and accommodations are the responsibility of the participant to purchase and arrange.

Our International Office can provide guidance regarding local transportation, arrangements, and expected costs.

Click here to register for the Summer Optometry Practicum

*The International Film Festival is an optional activity that would incur additional costs.

For registration assistance, please contact us at: international@jmc.ac.il