OPT1150 Ophthalmic Lenses (AS)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Ophthalmic Medical Technology AS degree program
This course presents principles of the lenses that are used in the visual correction of the human eye. Components of the refractive power of a lens, sphere, cylinder and axis, and reading addition are discussed. The application of prisms, lens designs, and materials in the dispensing of spectacle correction is covered with specific applications to patient care.