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2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OPDD 1002 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I


Credits: 4

This course will deal with the relationship between spectacles and the patient’s visual needs. Topics shall include frame types and materials and the proper fitting and adjusting of spectacles, determination of lens thickness and weight, and vertical prism imbalance at the reading level. The laboratory segment shall include work in neutralization, fabrication of multifocal spectacles, pattern making, tinting, and lab equipment operation and maintenance.

Prerequisite: ENG 1010 , MATH 1010 , and OPDD 1001  with a grade of “C” or better
Additional Info: Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week
Course Fees: Program fee assessed each semester of program
Previous ODD* 102