VISC 4212 Public Health and Epidemiology
This course will cover public health and epidemiology, especially as they relate to vision science & clinical eye care. Issues discussed include research study design, screening and testing measures, health care delivery and administration, vulnerable populations and public policy. Provision of eye care in out-of-office settings such as nursing homes, screenings, missions and disaster relief will be presented. Psycho-social and economic factors associated with eye care in the aging population.