Upon completion, students should be able to pass each part of a capstone examination with a grade of 70 or better. This course provides practical experience under the direct supervision of an opticianry instructor. Emphasis is on communication and dispensing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in all course objectives. This course provides continued practical experience under the direct supervision of an Opticianry instructor.
Emphasis is on communication and dispensing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in all course objectives. This course introduces contact lens fitting. Emphasis is on clinical applications, patient selection, design parameters, instrumentation, and corneal physiology. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic patient evaluation and fitting procedures for rigid and soft lenses, recognize problems, and determine effective and appropriate solutions. This course continues the study of contact lens fitting.