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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
A course designed to assist the student in understanding the history, development and manufacturing of contact lenses. Anatomical data of the eye with emphasis on the tears, lids and cornea will be outlined. Indications, contraindications and patient selection will be identified. Description of lens parameters, rigid and flexible, will be outlined. Usage of instrumentation and development of psychomotor skills will be emphasized. F (N)
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2.00 Credits
A course designed for ophthalmic assistants. Topics include: ophthalmic medical history taking and guidelines, screening and emergency procedures, pretesting and surgical procedures and ophthalmic instrumentation. Prerequisite: none. F (N)
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the instruments used in contact lens fitting, with special emphasis given to the keratometer and biomicroscope. Use of the radiuscope, diameter gauge, thickness gauge and magnifier. Fitting of contact lenses with the emphasis on rigid lenses and soft lenses. Prerequisite: OD 133; concurrent: OD 143. S (N)
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2.00 Credits
To be taken concurrently with OD 142. S (N)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to prism in the ophthalmic lens including decentration, deviation and vertical imbalance. Single vision and multifocal prescription analysis including the application of bifocals, trifocals, progressive lenses and vocational lenses. The availability and use of specialty ophthalmic frames. Prerequisite: OD 100 or approval of instructor. S (N) absorptive lenses and the use of specialty coatings and lenses. Prerequisites: OD 150, OD 160, or permission of instructor. F (N)
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2.00 Credits
An orientation to laboratory facilities required to produce finished eyewear. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: laboratory safety, lensometer usage, hand beveling, boxing system, lens layout, diamond bevel edging, basic bench alignment and tool usage. S (N)
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3.00 Credits
A study of multifocal lens design and construction. In-depth evaluation of all multifocals, including bifocals, trifocals, double segment lenses, progressive and blended lenses. Discussion of lens tints, colors, coatings, filtering lenses, occupation and sports lenses. Formulas applicable to lens functions are included. Current lens catalogs are utilized for information and data. Prerequisite: OD 110 or instructor approval. S (N)
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1.50 Credits
Continuation of OD 142. Special emphasis will be given to special lens designs including bifocals, soft toric, keratoconus and therapeutic lenses. Continuation of the use of all instruments vital in the fitting of all contact lenses. Over-refraction procedures will be included. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in OD 233. F (N)
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2.00 Credits
Practical applications of OD 232. To be taken concurrently with OD 232. F (N)
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3.00 Credits
Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: Review of OD 150; Preparation for the A.B.O. examination; Determining positional lens power; the preliminary eye examination including the correction of refractive errors and the use of ophthalmic equipment; accommodation and convergence ratios; segment and add power determination and Aniseikonia. Other topics include
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