Ophthalmic Dispensing III

VCT

2444

Ophthalmic Dispensing III

A presentation of the licensing requirements and national certifications will be given. Lifestyle dispensing consideration will be detailed with the goal of meeting a patient's eyewear needs. Consideration will be given to analyzing complex prescriptions. The information presented will enable the practitioner to determine proper lens design recommendations for a patient's occupational and avocational needs. Lens extras such as absorptive tints and coatings will be discussed. Cataract surgery and visual correction options will be presented. The New York State Ophthalmic Dispensing Guide to Practice will be detailed, and professional liability will be stressed. A detailed section on preparation for state licensing and national certification will be presented. The laboratory sessions provide for an application of the theoretical knowledge presented in the lecture. The sessions equip the student with the skills necessary at the dispensing tab;e with the patient. Malpractice insurance is required.

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