In this course, the basic principles and skills for ophthalmic procedures will be taught. These include visual acuity measurement, lens measurements, tonometry, charting, medical history documentation, use of slit lamp, pupillary exam.
Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
PREREQUISITE: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
COREQUISITE:OPHT 2202, OPHT 2223, OPHT 2312, OPHT 2310
HOURS: 30 lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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