OMT 212 - Contact Lens

Institution:

Portland Community College

Subject:

Description:

Covers fundamentals of contact lens. Principles of lens structures, materials used in manufacture, categorization, comparison of characteristics of soft and rigid lenses. Includes theory and utilization of instruments commonly used in fitting and assessing contact lenses. Includes use of keratometer, biomicroscope, radiuscope, lensometer, gauges, loupes, magnifiers and fluorescent tubes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 244-6111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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