OD 142 - Contact Lenses I

Credit Hours: 2

Continuation of OD 133, special emphasis will be given to designing both soft and gas permeable lens designs. Prescriptions and corneal measurements will be interpreted to determine the appropriate contact lens. It is continuation of the use of all instruments vital in the fitting of contact lenses. Over-refraction procedures will be included.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

determine the proper type and RX for soft contact lenses;
discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft contact lenses and follow-up care;
know the indications and contraindications to contact lens wear;
design spherical rigid lenses; and
identify different types of edema.

Prerequisites: OD 133
Concurrent Registration: OD 143
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