VCT 1101 - Ophthalmic Materials and Laboratory I

Institution:

CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Description:

2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs, 3 cr An introduction to the didactic and laboratory concepts involved in the identification, location and fabrication of prescription ophthalmic eyewear. Emphasis is placed on single vision physical and optical lens characteristics, physical frame and design characteristics, including: lens materials, index of refraction, spherical, cylindrical power and axis location. In addition, lens power transposition, lens cross, ophthalmic standards, diopter power formula, focal length, total lens power, relationship of radius of curvature and index of refraction and lens makers equation will be covered. Prerequisite: CUNY certification in reading and mathematics; corequisite: MAT 1180/MA 180, or equivalent * Credit by examination available for this course with department approval required

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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