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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
The actual fitting of contact lens patient including prefitting, evaluation, delivery and follow-up care. Prerequisite: OD 232 and OD 233. S (N)
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2.00 Credits
Review of OD 155 (boxing system, frame catalogs, lensometer usage, diamond bevel edging, lens standards). Fabrication of more complex prescriptions including prism and multifocals with varied frame materials and lens enhancements. Tool usage on zyl and metal frames. Prerequisites: OD 155. F (N)
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3.00 Credits
The student will use lens neutralizing instruments; determine the method and use of devices to measure pupillary distances; record the spectacle order and use ophthalmic pliers and tools in adjusting eyewear. Basic dispensing procedures include single vision, multifocal, prism and anisometropic prescription analysis. Clinical practice fitting and dispensing. Prerequisites: OD 150, OD 160, OD 155, and OD 240 or taken concurrently. F (N)
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2.00 Credits
Advanced study of the theory and concepts of ophthalmic lenses, instruments and the human eye as an integral part of ophthalmic dispensing. Instruction shall include, but not be limited to: the human eye (ametropia, depth of focus), telescopes, loupes, magnifiers, color perception, visual spectrum, UV an IR absorption, thick and thin lenses and review for licensing exam. Prerequisites: PH 170 and PH 172. S (N)
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2.00 Credits
Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: Continuation of general opticianry practice with special emphasis on aphakic vision problems, analysis of complex and unusual vision prescriptions. Topics will also include common eye diseases and disorders, refractive surgical techniques, the use of lasers and the types and causes of visual field defects. Prerequisite: OD 240 or permission of the instructor. S (N)
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1.00 Credits
A review and continuation of OD 245. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: minor frame repair projects, rimlon mountings and a variety of more complex projects to fabricate. Prerequisite: OD 245. S (N)
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3.00 Credits
The continuation of clinical practice in the dispensing of all types of spectacles. Analysis of complex and unusual prescriptions and the dispensing procedures in these cases. Instruction in fitting special types of spectacles, including cataract, bicentric, vocational, avocational, sports, safety and others. Frames analysis for the patient's needs dependent upon intended use and present-day vogue. Vertex distance measurements and prescription compensation procedures will be discussed. Prerequisites: OD 246. Concurrent registration in OD 261. S (N)
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2.00 Credits
A discussion and presentation of terminology common to ophthalmic dispensing as well as basic formulae. The formulae presented will be basic to lens manipulation. A.N.S.I. 280.1-1979 Standards will be presented to familiarize the student with industry-accepted levels of tolerance for eyewear. S (N)
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1.00 Credits
A course in agency observation, study, and participation, aimed at orienting the student optician to a specific field work assignment with emphasis on supervised participation in the work of the ophthalmic dispensing agency. In addition to observing, reporting and recording, there is a practical application of minor and major ophthalmic dispensing skills in an actual ophthalmic dispensing setting. Prerequisite: OD 246; OD 256 taken concurrently. S (N)
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2.00 Credits
Presentation and discussion of basic procedures applied in present-day ophthalmic dispensing practices. Major emphasis is on communicating with patients, positioning in the profession and management techniques. S (N)
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