OPT-7503 Ophthalmic Optics with Laboratory 1
This course, which is the first part of a two-term sequence, introduces the student to the fundamentals of ophthalmic optics. In this course, students will learn a variety of optical skills that are critical for optometric clinical practice. The course begins with an introduction to frames. Students will learn about frame materials, adjustments, and repairs. Students will be introduced to the eye and refractive error within the context of exploring the properties of ophthalmic lenses. We will look at the refraction of light through spherical and sphero-cylindrical lenses as well as the lens manufacturing process. In our weekly laboratory sessions, we will explore the various methods of lens neutralization including hand neutralization, manual lensometry, and power approximation using a lens clock, and students will learn to perform these skills. Students will gain additional confidence with the course material via 2 problem solving sessions (PSS). These sessions will be an opportunity to work through concepts and calculations in smaller groups with instructor assistance.