OD 160 - Ophthalmic Lenses II

Credit Hours: 3

A study of multi-focal lens design and construction. In-depth evaluation of all multi-focals, including bifocals, trifocals, double segment lenses, progressive and blended lenses. Discussion of lens tints, colors, coatings, filtering lenses, occupation and sports lenses. Formulas applicable to lens functions are included. Current lens catalogs are utilized for information and data.

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

identify and record the information necessary to duplicate lenses covered in class;
apply formulas that relate to functions of spectacle lenses;
measure and list group-base curve of given lenses;
distinguish and describe the various tints found in lenses;
identify various progressive lenses and describe parameters of the lenses;
identify and describe various characteristics of hard resin lens treatments; and
identify and describe multifocal lens forms.

Prerequisites: OD 110 or permission of the instructor.
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