Contact Lenses I

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Overview

Subject area

VCT

Catalog Number

1237

Course Title

Contact Lenses I

Description

"History and development of contact lenses, physical characteristics of various types of contact lenses, comparison of materials, contact lens nomenclature, ANSI specifications, corneal topography and astigmatism. The laboratory develops skills in the radiuscope, profile analyzer, diameter and thickness gauges, measuring magnifier, lensometer, modifying equipment and keratometer."

Pre- or Corequisite

014372

Liberal Arts

No

Department(s)

Credits

Minimum

3

Max

3

Components

Name

Laboratory

Contact Hours

3

Name

Lecture

Contact Hours

2

Course Schedule