Opticianry (OPT) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- OPT 99 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - 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 - OPT 151 - Optical Laboratory Theory II
- Covers making eyeglasses with advanced prescriptions and frames. Includes verification and neutralization techniques for single vision lens and bifocals, frame repair, accomplishing prescribed prism by decentration, verification and neutralization, semi-rimless glasses, and multi-focal glasses.3 credits
- OPT 153 - Optical Laboratory Clinical II
- Provides the clinical component of OPT 151. Presents students with an opportunity to learn clinical skills for optical laboratory tasks at the advanced level under the direction and supervision of a preceptor. Emphasizes accuracy and the attainment of skills that meet acceptable professional standards.Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: OPT 150 and OPT 152 or equivalent. Co-requisite: OPT 151.3 credits - OPT 160 - Optical Dispensing Theory I
- Introduces the student to the skills necessary for becoming a dispensing optician. Includes the history of the profession, patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens selection, prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques.3 credits
- OPT 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - OPT 260 - Optical Dispensing Theory II
- Focuses on the development and refinement of the skills necessary for student to become a licensed dispensing optician, including patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens selection, prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques.3 credits
- OPT 271 - Optical Dispensing Clinical II
- Focuses on the development and refinement of the skills necessary for students to become a licensed dispensing optician, including patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens selection, prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques. Serves as the clinical component of OPT 260.Laboratory 4-12 hours per week.
Prerequisite: OPT 160 and OPT 165 or equivalent. Co-requisite: OPT 260.2-3 credits - OPT 272 - Optical Dispensing Clinical III
- Focuses on the development and refinement of the skills necessary for students to become a licensed dispensing optician, including patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens selection, prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques.3 credits
- OPT 273 - Contact Lens I
- Introduces basic concepts and techniques of contact lens fitting, design, materials, and nomenclature. Covers basic slit lamp, keratometry, and contact lens insertion and removal techniques. Part I of III.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: OPT 105 or equivalent.3 credits - OPT 274 - Contact Lens II
- Explores soft and gas permeable contact lens fitting philosophies, tolerances, and designs. Develops the student's patient evaluation skills, patient training skills, and skills for evaluating the fit and verification of contact lenses. Introduces presbyopic, pediatric and extended wear options. Part II of III.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: OPT 273 or equivalent.4 credits - OPT 280 - Contact Lens III
- Promotes the proficiency of clinical skills in fundamental contact lens tasks at the entry level with an emphasis on professional standards. Specialty contact lenses are introduced. Includes state and national certification exam review. Part III of III.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: OPT 274 or equivalent.4 credits - OPT 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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