OPTIC 107 - Contact Lens Fitting

5 Credits

Covers contact lenses fitting , techniques for hard, gas-perm 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.

FeesCF

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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 33 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Fitting methods and philosophies, External Examination: Slit lamp, visual acuity, Keratometry, corneal diameter, pupil diameter, Palpebral aperture height, lids, tear test, Record keeping, Radiuscope, Keratometer, Biomicroscope, V-Gauge Thickness gauge, Fitting rules, Lens fitting evaluation (fluorescein patters), Lens modification

Student Learning Outcomes