OPTIC 105 - Contact Lens Theory

5 Credits

Includes a history of contact lenses, the study of materials, styles, fitting technique, national standards, verification of lenses and products related to contact lens use.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Provide a History of Contacts, contact lens terminology, review anatomy of cornea, criteria of a successful patient fit, record patient history, verification and standards, conversion of vertex distance, conversion of diopters to mm. , lens insertion and removal.

Student Learning Outcomes