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3.00 Credits
Considers the fundamentals of various body systems and principles of human physiology; methods of drug delivery, including the advantages and disadvantages of drops, ointments, and sustained release systems; systemic use of medications; basic characteristics of common external and internal diseases of the eye; and ocular emergencies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to the production flow, equipment use, and materials used in optical surfacing and finishing laboratories. Covers the basic concepts and skills required to make a pair of single vision eyewear and optical laboratory safety, both personal and environmental. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
Covers making eyeglasses with advanced prescriptions and frames. Includes verification and neutralization techniques for single vision and bifocals, frame repair, accomplishing prescribed prism by decentration, verification and neutralization, semi-rimless glasses, and multifocal glasses. Prerequisite: OPT 111. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the nature of light, and details the behavior of light when it encounters various refractive and reflective surfaces. Examines lens power, indices, and prisms. Establishes the foundation for advanced optical applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Continues the study of Optical Theory I. Includes prism notation, vertical imbalance and methods of correcting for it, vertex power, illuminance, reflection and absorption, diffraction, third-order lens aberrations and lens tilt, anisometropia, and spectacle magnification. Prerequisite: OPT 121 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the management aspect of the optical industry. Topics include inventory purchasing, pricing theories, personnel issues, record keeping, ethics, and legal issues facing the optical industry. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the terminology, instruments, lens, frames, and materials used in the surfacing and finishing of optical prescription eyewear. Presents personal and environmental safety issues. Corequisite: OPT 152. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Covers making eyeglasses with advanced prescriptions and frames. Includes verification and neutralization techniques for single vision lens and bifocals, frame repair, accomplishing prescribed prism by decentration, verification and neutralization, semi-rimless glasses, and multifocal glasses. Prerequisites: OPT 150 and OPT 152 or equivalent. Corequisite: OPT 153. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the clinical component of OPT 150. Provides students the opportunity to learn clinical skills in fundamental optical laboratory tasks at the entry level under the direction and supervision of a preceptor. Emphasizes accuracy and attaining skills that meet acceptable professional standards. Corequisite: OPT 150. Laboratory 6 hours per week
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3.00 Credits
Provides the clinical component of OPT 151. Presents students with an opportunity to learn clinical skills for optical laboratory tasks at the advanced level under the direction and supervision of a preceptor. Emphasizes accuracy and the attainment of skills that meet acceptable professional standards. Prerequisites: OPT 150 and OPT 152 or equivalent. Corequisite: OPT 151. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
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