Contact Lenses III

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Overview

Subject area

VCT

Catalog Number

2427

Course Title

Contact Lenses III

Description

"Comparison of spectacles vs. cataracts, calculation of residual astigmatism, office procedure and office management and contact lens symptomatology. In addition, the advanced fitting concepts of RGP lenses, astigmatic contact lenses, scleral lenses, therapeutic lenses and pediatric contact lens fitting are discussed. The laboratory continues development in the fitting of soft lenses and patient instruction and follow-up with patients. In addition, rigid lens fitting, insertion and removal techniques, patient instruction, fluorescein pattern evaluation will be covered."

Pre- or Corequisite

017794

Liberal Arts

No

Department(s)

Credits

Minimum

3

Max

3

Components

Name

Laboratory

Contact Hours

3

Name

Lecture

Contact Hours

2

Course Schedule