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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the most commonly used ophthalmic devices and their use. It will explore single vision, bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses commonly used in ophthalmic practice. Special emphasis will be placed on the physical properties of lens materials including index of refraction, absorptive ability, lens coatings and special applications of lens materials. It will include the discussion of the lens surfacing process and the surfacing laboratory. Frame materials, design, selection, and dispensing will be discussed. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: ODD*101 with a grade of "C" or better.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Ophthalmic Materials I with special emphasis on unique optical devices and their function. This course will increase hands on experience in optical finishing skills, including edging, hand edging, drilling, grooving and inserting lenses. Basic frame adjustment and bench alignment shall also be included. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Included in this course will be a mandatory optical clinic rotation. Prerequisite: ODD*110 with a grade of "C" or better.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Ophthalmic Materials II, to include rimless, semi-rimless, specialty eyewear and more advanced spectacle fabrication. It will include the use of more advanced spectacle fabrication machinery and instruments. Fabrication of trifocals, and progressive addition lenses will be included. Additional didactic and practical application of frame adjusting techniques will be presented. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Included in this course will be a mandatory Optical Clinic rotation. Prerequisite: ODD*111 with a grade of "C" or better.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the basic principles and techniques of objective and subjective refractometry. Material will include basic optical concepts, anatomy and physiology of the eye as a visual system, taking a comprehensive medical and visual history, retinoscopy, color vision testing, evaluating stereopsis, automated refractometry, and vision screening techniques.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the fitting of contact lenses; outlining the history of contact lenses and the development of new materials. Advantages and disadvantages of these materials will be outlined, as well as indications and contraindications to contact lens wear. Emphasis is placed on rigid lens fitting philosophies and acquisition of basic skills with related instrumentation. Prerequisite: BIO*118 (Formerly BIO 120L).
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of Contact Lenses 1, with increased attention to lens selection and design. Fitting philosophies of hydrophilic and oxygen permeable lenses are put into practice, and follow-up care is stressed. Diagnostic as well as insertion and removal skills are increased. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: ODD*120 with a grade of "C" or better.
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of Contact Lenses II, dealing mainly with special fitting problems and special lens designs. Practice management techniques are included, as well as continued use of all needed instrumentation. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: ODD*121 with a grade of "C" or better.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize the student with a wide range of physiological disorders and diseases that lead to significant vision loss, and the optical and non-optical devices used to provide correction. Emphasis will be placed on the use of telescopic, magnifiers, illuminating devices, and a list of resources for the partially sighted patient.
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2.00 Credits
Students are placed in area optical firms licensed by the State of Connecticut, Department of Health Services, under the direct supervision of a licensed optician. This summer practicum is designed to provide more diverse practical experience to the student/apprentice optician. Supervision of this program will include job site visits by the college faculty member and both employer and faculty evaluation of students' performance. Students will be required to complete an on-campus orientation to the Optical and Contact Lens Clinics, and will be required to keep a log of their daily activities in the off-campus work place.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly PHIL 101 Intro. to Phil) Some of the major philosophical problems, theories of knowledge, reality, and value. The nature of philosophical thought. Readings in philosophical literature. Prerequisite: ENG*101.
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