OPH 123 - Vision Care Technology

Institution:

Essex County College

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Description:

This course teaches the use of basic lens measuring devices and gauges, LEAP system of blocking, and use of automatic and hand edging machinery. Standard frame alignment is presented using zyl frames. Students learn skills needed to fabricate a pair of eyeglasses including use of lensometers and vertometers, and laying out single vision lenses in preparation for edging and final insertion into zyl frames. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into the program. Co-requisite: OPH 126. Laboratory fee.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.essex.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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