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Apr 15, 2026
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BIO 1118 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Credits: 4
This course is designed to introduce the most commonly used ophthalmic devices and their use. It will explore single vision, bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses commonly used in ophthalmic practice. Special emphasis will be placed on the physical properties of lens materials including index of refraction, absorptive ability, lens coatings and special applications of lens materials. It will include the discussion of the lens surfacing process and the surfacing laboratory. Frame materials, design, selection, and dispensing will be discussed.
General Education Code: Scientific Reasoning (SCRX)
Elective Code(s): LART, SCI
Additional Info: Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week
Previous BIO* 118
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