OD 110 - Ophthalmic Lenses I

Institution:

Erie Community College

Subject:

Description:

The history, development and manufacture of ophthalmic glass and the requirements of quality lens materials. A study of basic lens materials and their development to the present; the visible spectrum and the effect of lenses on light rays. Single vision lens power analysis including spherical, spherocylinder and prism lenses. Formulas based on lens construction and function are included. The most current lens catalogs are utilized for information and data. F (N)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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