NVCC 2001-2002 Catalog
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OPT - Opticianry

OPT 121 (4 CR.)
OPTICAL THEORY I

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    Introduces theory and application of ophthalmic lenses. Presents history, basic manufacturing and quality standards of ophthalmic lenses, propagation of light, refraction and dioptic measurements, true power, surface power, nominal lens formula. Explains lens makers' equation, boxing system, spherical lens design, fundamental aspects of cylindrical lenses, spherocylinder lens design, and flat and toric transposition. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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