Opticianry (OPT) at Central Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- OPT 121 - Optical Theory I
- Introduces theory and application of ophthalmic lenses. Presents history, basic manufacturing and quality standards of ophthalmic lenses, propagation of light, refraction and dioptric measurements, true power, surface power, nominal lens formula. Explains lens makers' equation, boxing system, spherical lens design, fundamental aspects of cylindrical lenses, sphero-cylinder lens design, and flat and toric transposition.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - OPT 122 - Optical Theory II
- Explores the development of multifocal lenses, application of multifocal lenses, survey of current ophthalmic lens, the properties of spherocylinder lenses, and an in-depth analysis of the optics of ophthalmic prisms.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits