OD 256 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II

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.

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

dispense all plastic, combination, and metal eyewear;
analyze and interpret special and extraordinary prescriptions, including presbyopic, cataract, prism, and high powers;
perform dispensing skills;
identify components of a computer based recording system; and
perform the various requirements needed in off campus clinic operations and role playing.

Prerequisites: OD 246
Concurrent Registration: OD 261
S (N)