This course provides a foundation of mathematical ophthalmic concepts involving light energy as it passes through air, plastic, glass, and water with emphasis on how light is modified by prisms and curved lens surfaces. The principles relate to the effect these ophthalmic devices have in correcting refractive errors of human eye.

This course provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate, measure and explore the behavior of light energy as it passes through prisms and curved lens surfaces. Students will demonstrate the principles of ophthalmic devices and how they correct the errors of human vision.

Characteristics of single vision, multifocal, and free form lens design for proper lens selection to meet the visual needs of patients. Emphasis is placed on accurate positioning of the optical centers and selected multifocal addition design. ANSI and F.D.A. standards; prescription ordering; verification procedures; and absorptive lenses are presented. Low vision devices and occupational specialty lenses will be discussed.

This course provides the opportunity for students to gain hands on experience in the accurate positioning of the optical centers and selected multifocal addition designs. ANSI and F.D.A. standards, prescription ordering and verification procedures will be applied to patient jobs. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the manual and automated Lensometer. Fitting of low vision devices and occupational specialty lenses will be discussed.

This course provides a review of the structure and function of the systems of the human body, emphasizing the anatomy of the human eye. Visual recognition of common eye disorders and refractive disorders are discussed.

This course reviews the techniques needed in a clinical environment for the collection of patient case history, visual acuity, basic visual skills ocular motility and accommodation, color discrimination, depth perception and binocular fusion. Medical terminology and Health Core standards are reviewed.

This course reviews the theory and terminology of ophthalmic frame materials, multifocal lenses, including progressive power and occupational bifocals and high index lenses. The process of analyzing the patient's prescription and identifying the patient's specific visual needs for the proper frame and lens selection is highlighted.

This course provides the opportunity for students to practice ophthalmic dispensing. Measurement and adjusting ophthalmic frame materials, multifocal lens, occupational bifocals, high index lenses and low vision devices will be emphasized. The process of analyzing the patient's prescription and identifying the patient's specific visual needs for the proper frame and lens selection is highlighted.

This course provides a review of procedures and terminology in correspondence, legal and ethical principles, inter-and intra-professional relationships, and retail office management. The history of opticianry, optometry and ophthalmology is traced. Special emphasis is on a comprehensive review of the curriculum. The student will be required to present oral and written reports.

This course provides an introduction to the Broward College Vision Care Clinic. Students will apply technical skills acquired in previous course work. Recording of clinical date, administrative procedures and techniques in patient handling under the close supervision of clinic instructors and 5th semester students. Perform pre-testing ocular health evaluations in clinical setting.

This course reviews the theory and terminology used in determining the powers of corrective lenses in relation to a patient's refractive error. Emphasis will be placed on the phoropter, retinoscope, and automated refraction instruments. Problems associated with the change in refractive powers will also be discussed.

This course presents a review of the theory of ophthalmic surfacing and finishing procedures. Students acquire knowledge to arrange single vision and multifocal lenses, use sensometers and lens clocks, operate project-o-markers for lens layout, select or fabricate frame patterns, and utilize several systems for surfacing and edging lenses for ophthalmic frames.

In this laboratory course students will gain practical experience in ophthalmic surfacing and finishing procedures. Students will fabricate single vision and multifocal lenses: use lensometers and lens clocks: operate project-o-markers for lens layout: select or fabricate frame patterns: and utilize several systems for surfacing and edging lenses for ophthalmic frames.

Advanced techniques in measurement, fabrication and verification of single vision and multifocal lenses. Theory of ophthalmic surfacing and finishing procedures from written specifications ensuring that current ANSI and FDA standards are exceeded.

Laboratory for OPT2421. Students will fabricate eyewear for the patients of the Vision Care Clinic using advanced techniques in measurement, fabrication and verification of single vision and multifocal lenses. Advanced techniques in the operation and maintenance of manual and computerized equipment.

Development of skills in the fitting and dispensing of ophthalmic lenses. Students will work under the close supervision of clinical staff in dispensing glasses to patients of the Vision Care Clinic. Emphasis will be placed on techniques used to dispense new technology in ophthalmic frame materials; multifocal lenses including progressive power and occupational bifocals; and high index lenses. The process of analyzing the patient's prescription and identifying the patient's specific visual needs for proper frame and lens selection is highlighted.

This is a continuation of OPT2460. It involves advanced skills in the fitting and dispensing of ophthalmic lenses. Students will work under the supervision of clinical staff in dispensing glasses to patients of the Vision Care Clinic. Students will practice advanced techniques used to dispense new technology in ophthalmic frame materials, multifocal lenses including progressive power and occupational bifocals, high index lenses, and low vision devices.

This course provides a review of the theory and terminology of contact lenses including fitting, application and removal procedures, care of soft and hard lenses, verification of contact lens prescription and "in-office" modification of contact lenses.

This course provides a review of the practical procedures used to apply technical skills of contact fitting, application and removal procedures, care of soft and hard lenses, verification of contact lens prescription and in-office" modification of contact lenses.

This course provides a review of the practical procedures used to apply technical skills of contact fitting, application and removal procedures, care of soft and hard lenses, verification of contact lens prescription and in-office" modification of contact lenses.

Assist eye care specialists in the fitting and follow-up care of rigid and soft contact lenses for patients referred from the Vision Care Clinic. Familiarization with over-refraction, instructions for lens handling, cleaning, care and storage, and basic contact lens pathology.

This course involves the use of contact lens instruments to confirm all parameters for replacement lenses. Particular attention is given to the patient who is having problems with contact lenses after long-term wear due to corneal changes and sensitivity to solutions. Advanced over-refraction and contact lens fitting procedures are practiced.

This is an externship in an approved ophthalmic practice with a retail dispensing optical. The student will gain a working knowledge of ophthalmi c frame, lens stock, inventory system, layout and blocking, chemical and heat treating, edging, sur facing, tinting, retail sells, dispensing, assembly and alignment of eyewear according to the written prescription. Students are placed for 16 weeks to gain outside externship experience under the tutelage of a Florida Licensed Dispensing Optician. Site preceptor and course professor will work closely to ensure student success.

This is the second phase of student externship in an approved retail ophthalmic dispensing establishment involving frame styling, ordering of appropriately designed lenses, adjustment, repair and dispensing of eyewear. The student will gain a working knowledge of administrative management procedures of the practice.

Practicum for OPT2375. Practical procedures used in determining the powers of corrective lenses in relation to a patient's refractive error. The student will learn to use the Phoropter, retinoscope, and automated refraction instruments in determining the patient's subjective and objective refraction. Problems associated with the change in refractive powers will be demonstrated.