OPTOM 222B
Advanced Clinical Optics
Ophthalmic lens aberrations and minimization. Ophthalmic lens designs relating to anisometropia, aniseikonia, and high refractive errors. Optics of the eye, contact lens optics, and optical principles of low vision aids. Environmental vision and related ophthalmic standards.
Topics
- To facilitate the appreciation for the field of ophthalmic optics pertaining to lens materials properties and the optics and properties of ophthalmic lenses. To understand the proper utilization of ophthalmic materials, ophthalmic lenses and their design; its relationship to meeting the patient’s visual needs in an Optometric practice. To have in concept an understanding of the overall process by which ophthalmic prescriptions are designed & fabricated. Develop an understanding of ophthalmic dispensing principles and its proper clinical application. Facilitate successful completion of Ophthalmic Optics related questions on the clinical and written NBO exam.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
{'preRequisiteCourse': '1171941', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027