OPT-7504 Opthalmic Optics with Laboratory 2
This course is the second part of a two-term sequence that introduces the student to advanced ophthalmic optics. In this course, students will learn a variety of optical principle skills that are critical for optometric clinical practice. The course begins with an introduction to ophthalmic prism then moves into multifocal lens options including bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses. Students will be introduced to lens fabrication, digital surfacing, tints, polarization, and lens coatings. In weekly laboratory sessions, students will perform lensometry on multifocal lenses and learn how to measure prisms in spectacles. Students will also troubleshoot ophthalmic complaints of patients. Students will gain additional experience with the course material via two problem-solving sessions (PSS). These sessions will provide an opportunity to work through concepts and calculations in smaller groups with instructor assistance.