OD 256 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II

(formerly OD 401)

Credit Hours: 3

The continuation of clinical practice in the dispensing of all types of spectacles. Analysis of complex and unusual prescriptions and the dispensing procedures in these cases. Instruction in fitting special types of spectacles, including cataract, bicentric, vocational, avocational, sports, safety and others. Frames analysis for the patient’s needs dependent upon intended use and present-day vogue. Vertex distance measurements and prescription compensation procedures will be discussed.
Prerequisites: OD 246.
Concurrent registration in OD261.