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OPTICIANRY

OPT 111 (4 CR.)

OPTICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE I

Introduces the students to the production flow, equipment use, and materials used in optical surfacing and finishing laboratories. Covers the basic concepts and skills required to make a pair of single vision eyewear. Includes topics on laboratory and personal safety. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

OPT 121 (4 CR.)

OPTICAL THEORY I

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.

OPT 122 (4 CR.)

OPTICAL THEORY II

Studies prism optics, development of multifocal lenses theory and application of methods of increasing impact resistance of glass lenses. Emphasizes absorptive and selective transmission properties of colored lenses theory and application of anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings. Lecture 4 hours per week.

OPT 123 (3 CR.)

OPTICAL THEORY III

Teaches PD measurements, use of frames and lenses catalogs, construction and design of eyewear, frame nomenclature, zyl and metal frame selection and adjustment. Explains fitting of conventional multifocals and of progressives, general office, procedures, quality standards, effective patient communication, and professional salesmanship. Lecture 3 hours per week.

OPT 130 (2 CR.)

OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Prerequisites is College placement ELIgibility for ENG 111 and MTH 126. Studies professional ethics and laws relating to the vision care professions. Issues include practice, inter-professional and intra-professional communications and referral. Covers appointment systems, recall systems, and efficient patient flow in the office. Includes inventory, ordering supplies, office maintenance, payment methods, and computer applications in the vision care practice. Lecture 2 hours per week.

OPT 141 (3 CR.)

OPTOMETRIC CLINICAL PROCEDURES I

Prerequisite is completion of the Optometric Assistant Certificate or equivalent. Studies refractive status of the eye and its correction. Covers techniques and diagnostic procedures which evaluate eye function and ocular health. Includes prELIminary testing, data collection, patient handling, keratometry, chairside assisting, and blood pressure measurement. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

OPT 142 (3 CR.)

OPTOMETRIC CLINICAL PROCEDURES II

Prerequisites are completion of the Optometric Assistant Certificate or equivalent and OPT 141. Discusses glaucoma and its treatment, low vision and low vision aids, auto-refraction and an introduction to ophthalmic surgical procedures. Includes tonometry, visual field testing, binocular vision and visual therapy. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

OPT 221 (4 CR.)

OPTICAL THEORY IV

Presents an in-depth study of prescription analysis as it relates to dispensing and ordering prescription eyewear. Analysis of absorptive lenses, vertical imbalance, vertex distance, and a discussion of ethics and legal issues in the ophthalmic field. Lecture 4 hours per week.

OPT 230 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO CONTACT LENSES

Introduces basic concepts and techniques of contact lens fitting, contact lens design, contact lens materials, and contact lens nomenclature. Develops skills for contact lens insertion and removal and basic slit lamp and keratometry. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

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