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. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate patient needs and wearing success. This course continues the study of optical dispensing begun in OPH 131 .
Emphasis is on advanced dispensing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to design and dispense appropriate eyewear for a variety of patients. This course covers the arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry necessary to evaluate optical formulas. Topics include signed arithmetic, evaluation and solution of equations, use of the calculator, and basic trigonometric functions. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate formulas as used in opticianry courses. This course introduces the principles of optics and ophthalmic lens design.