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3.00 Credits
This course examines the nature of light and how light behaves when it encounters various refractive and reflective surfaces. This behavior is then related to the use of lenses, prisms, and optical instruments. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: OPH-105 and OPH-112
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of OPH-131, this course concentrates on the fundamentals of fitting patients with spherical contact lenses, both soft and rigid. Proper procedures for patient care are presented, from the prefitting examination to follow-up visits. Special attention is given to evaluation of fit, problem solving, practice management, and instrumentation. Lecture ( 30.00) Laboratory ( 30.00) Prerequisites: OPH-131
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of OPH-232, this course concentrates on special ocular problems and the special contact lens designs and fitting techniques needed to correct these problems. With additional use of instrumentation and practice management techniques, students will improve their skills. Lecture ( 30.00) Laboratory ( 30.00) Prerequisites: OPH-232
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4.00 Credits
This course examines ethics, practices and responsibilities of the ophthalmic dispenser; determination of patient needs; prescription analysis and interpretation of single vision, multifocal and prism lenses; consideration in making glasses for occupational use; and tinted lenses and their uses. The student will also learn to take ocular measurements, use of various measuring instruments, principles and techniques of skillful fitting and adjusting of spectacles by means of optical pliers and other equipment, and the evaluation of completed spectacles for accuracy and quality. Eyewear marketing using Life Style dispensing techniques is introduced. Lecture ( 45.00) Laboratory ( 45.00) Prerequisites: OPH-105, OPH-112 and OPH-180
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4.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of OPH-240. In this course, students will learn the psychology of dispensing, effective communication, visual problems, office management, inventory control, and managed care. The student will also learn dispensing procedures relating to bifocals and complex prescriptions. Techniques of fitting and adjusting plastic, metal and rimless spectacles and occupational eyewear are discussed. The Presbyopic patient is discussed in detail. Lecture ( 45.00) Laboratory ( 45.00) Prerequisites: OPH-240
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1.00 Credits
In the on-campus Optical Clinic students shall work with a licensed optician in a controlled environment. They will become experienced in all aspects of the retail optical environment including but not limited to edging, adjustments, ordering, working with a budget, purchasing, record keeping and people skills. Clinical ( 45.00) Prerequisites: OPH-105, OPH-112, OPH-131 and OPH-180 Corequisites: OPH-260
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1.00 Credits
In the on-campus Optical Clinic students shall work with a licensed optician in a controlled environment. They will become experienced in all aspects of the retail optical environment including but not limited to edging, adjustments, ordering, working with a budget, purchasing, record keeping and people skills. This course is a continuation of Clinic I. Clinical ( 45.00) Prerequisites: OPH-250 and OPH-260 Corequisites: OPH- 261
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1.00 Credits
Students are placed in retail optical establishments where they are exposed to practical work experiences. Students will gain experience in retail eyeglass sales, business practices, eyeglass fabrication and adjustment. Students are to work under a licensed optician. Co-Op ( 60.00) Prerequisites: OPH-105, OPH-112, OPH-131 and OPH-180 Corequisites: OPH-250
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1.00 Credits
Students are placed in retail optical establishments where they are exposed to practical work experiences. Students will gain experience in retail eyeglass sales, business practices, eyeglass fabrication and adjustments. Students are to work under a licensed optician. Co-Op ( 60.00) Prerequisites: OPH-260 and OPH-250 Corequisites: OPH-251
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize the optical student with a wide range of topics concerning retail ophthalmic dispensing, common business practices and general financial planning. Topics covered include eyeglass advertisement and promotion, salesmanship, wholesale purchasing, obtaining financing, purchasing a business or property. In addition, topics concerning tax planning, shelters and basic investments will be covered. The use of computerized ophthalmic software will be introduced. Lecture ( 45.00)
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