View selected images from the courseware.
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy is a CD-ROM training program that provides interactive instruction on the basic techniques for successful examination of the retina using BIO. This courseware provides a quality resource to illustrate the technical aspects of using the instrument.
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy is available from the Center for Certification, Training & Testing. Order online or call toll-free 866-880-7674 and ask for Michigan College of Optometry's BIO CD-ROM.
An Interactive Learning Tool
The BIO CD-ROM courseware is a "must have" item for any student or professional who
is learning to use a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. Ferris State University's
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope CD-ROM courseware is a excellent educational resource
for optometry students and professionals
Training for Students and Professionals
Professionals learning to use BIO for the first time or those that want to hone their
techniques will benefit from the self-paced instruction. Unlike in a seminar, the
courseware content can be reviewed as often as you like. Since typical lab schedules
provide only minimal supervised time for instruction, students can make more progress
by refreshing their skills on their own time.
Courseware Features
The courseware covers examination procedures and methods in the areas of pupillary
dilation, instrument adjustment, condensing lens selection and placement, patient
positioning, systematic coverage of the fundus grounds, and normal anatomy.
Program content includes:
Supplement to Classroom Instruction
If you teach Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, we encourage you to see how the courseware
can be integrated into your instruction. Textbooks that cover BIO instruments and
techniques primarily use text descriptions and only a few photos. They do not offer
the benefits of full-color photos, video, and learning interactions that can be found
in the BIO courseware. The courseware can be a valuable tool to supplement classroom
and laboratory instruction.
System Requirements
The BIO courseware is designed to run directly from the CD-ROM, and requires no installation.
A computer running Microsoft Windows© 95/NT or greater with a mouse, sound card, speakers
and at least an 8X CD-ROM drive is required.
About the Author
Dr. J. Randall Vance, OD, MS, FAAO teaches in the areas of ocular health assessment, visual fields, and clinical optometric
procedures. He has been on the faculty of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University since 1979 and served as its Director of Clinics from 1984-1990. He has conducted
numerous workshops on binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy at the college, and has been
a leader in the use of technology to enhance optometric instruction. He received the
Michigan Optometric Association Educator of the Year Award in 1996, and the Ferris
State University Distinguished Teacher Award in 1997. He received the Doctor of Optometry
and Master of Science degrees from The Ohio State University in 1977 and is a fellow
of the American Academy of Optometry.
Purchase the BIO Courseware Today
The BIO courseware is available for USD $69.95. Students currently enrolled in a
college of optometry are eligible to purchase the courseware for $49.95.
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy is available from the Center for Certification, Training & Testing. Order online or call toll-free 866-880-7674 and ask for Michigan College of Optometry's BIO CD-ROM.
