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Nov 09, 2024
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VC 283 - Advanced Contact Lens Lab Credit Hours: 2
Practical applications of contact lens course. Topics include fitting of contact lenses, over-refraction of contact lenses, RGP lens fitting, office management, and problem-solving techniques.
Course Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
- discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow-up care;
- express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
- fit rigid and soft contact lenses;
- assess how to fit special lenses;
- understand the management of a contact lens practice;
- design contact lenses; and
- participate in the National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.
Prerequisites: VC 232, VC 233 S (N)
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