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Credit  Hours

Course Title

Level

Course #

T

P

L

3

2

1

Contact Lenses 1

6

Opto 354

Description

In this first of a three course series, the history of contact lens development is discussed leading to current lens materials, soft lens design and manufacturing techniques. Parameters such as DK, DK/L, wetting angle, water content, thickness, edge, diameter, monocurve versus multicurve design and sagittal depth will be discussed. Fitting considerations of soft lenses for optimal physiological function; lag, sag, movement on blink; evaluation of VA, OR, OK, slit-lamp examination and vertex calculations. Criteria for patient selection and training as well as discussion of contact lens care systems

Textbook

1- Clinical Contact Lens Practice , Edward S . Bennett , 2005.

2-  Clinical Procedures in Optometry , J.Boyed Eskridge , 1991 .

Pre-Requisite

Opto 251