DESCRIPTION OF COURSES


     
         
     

OPT - Opticianry

OPT  230

INTRODUCTION TO CONTACT LENSES

(3.00 CR.)

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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