Course Descriptions
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OPTIC 101 |
Basic Optics |
5 |
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OPTIC 102 |
Ocular Anatomy,
Physiology & Pharmacology |
5 |
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OPTIC 103 |
Optical Product
Knowledge |
5 |
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OPTIC 104 |
Ophthalmic
Dispensing |
5 |
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OPTIC 105 |
Contact Lens
Theory |
5 |
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OPTIC 106 |
Ophthalmic
Laboratory |
5 |
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OPTIC 107 |
Contact Lens
Fitting |
5 |
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OPTIC 108 |
Optical Office &
Business Management |
5 |
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OPTIC 109 |
Refractometry
Overview and program review |
5 |
OPTIC 101 - BASIC OPTICS:
Introduction to basic optical theory including the history of
ophthalmic optics, nature and behavior of light, introduction to
lenses and prisms, basic optical measurements, and related
computations.
OPTIC 102
- Ocular Anatomy,
Physiology & Pharmacology
The study of anatomical details of the human eye and its bodily
surroundings; the physical functions of the various parts and
processes of the eye and the mechanism by which the body fluids and
processes nourish the eye; the various optical problems which cause
vision defects; the general characteristics of common eye diseases
and injuries and their effects on vision; basic understanding of
pharmacology as it relates to the optician.
OPTIC 103
- Optical Product
Knowledge
This course will cover the different
products and materials available for frames, lenses and contact
lenses for vision correction as they relate to the optical
prescription and the patient.
OPTIC 104
- Ophthalmic
Dispensing
Practical and mechanical procedures needed for proper
frame selection and subsequent operations dealing with optical
measurements, lens solutions, ordering and dispensing of the
finished prescription.
OPTIC 105
- Contact Lens Theory:
This course includes a history of contact
lenses, the study of materials, styles, fitting techniques, national
standards, verification of lenses and products related to contact
lens use.
OPTIC 106
- Ophthalmic
Laboratory
Covers how to transform optical prescription content into lens
grinding information. Select blanks, calculate curves, markup,
grinding process, an inspection, assembly of eyeglasses, frame repairs and
national standards.
OPTIC 107
- Contact Lens
Fitting
Will cover contact lens fitting,
techniques for hard, gas-permeable, and soft contact lenses. Students
will study and practice the mechanical procedures used in design and
fitting instruments including the biomicroscope, radiascope,
keratometer, and other contact lens devices.
OPTIC 108
- OPTICAL OFC. & BUS. MGMT
Includes customer service, patient
scheduling, telephone technique, insurance billing, inventory and
cost controls, employee relations and marketing.
OPTIC 109
- Refractometry
Overview and program review
Refractometry – An understanding of refracting
technique as used in the ophthalmic office and a review of the
entire series of nine classes.
Last updated:
June 04, 2008
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