Upon completion, students should be able to duplicate lenses, use intermediate formulas, and identify materials and procedures used to safely fabricate prescription eyewear to specifications. This course continues the development of laboratory skills from OPH 112 . Emphasis is on speed and accuracy in eyeglass fabrication, special fabrication techniques, and repairs. Upon completion, students should be able to use laboratory formulas and safely fabricate eyewear to specifications. This course covers the anatomical and physiological functions of the eye and its associated structures.
Emphasis is on normal vision and common disorders of the visual system.
Upon completion, students should be able to describe the visual process as well as label and describe the function of each part of the eye. This course introduces the student to the profession of opticianry, including current practices and legal requirements. Upon completion, the student should have an understanding of the profession and its basic procedures. This course introduces the historical and modern dispensing practices and the laws governing opticianry. Topics include basic eyeglass choices, measurements, dispensing, adjustments, and record keeping.