Clinical and Mechanical Optics II

At the end of OPT 501 course, the students should be able to: 1. state difference between ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic frames; 2. explain the concept of patient’s facial measurement and frame selection; 3. discuss ophthalmic laboratory job order writing and billing; 4. explain the process of ordering of patient’s prescription; 5. discuss front bench dispensing and verification of orders received; 6. describe patients’ fitting, adjustment of frames and minor repairs; and 7. explain concept of emergency frame and/or lens repair.

Ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic frames. Posting to optical dispensing and frame display unit to handle patients referred for spectacle dispensing. Patients’ facial measurement and frame sizes; frame selection and patients’ styling. Placement/positioning of optical centres, bifocals and multifocal segments. Ophthalmic laboratory job order writing and billing; Ordering of the prescription; front bench dispensing and verification of orders received; patients’ fitting and adjustment of frames and minor repairs. Emergency frame and/or lens repair. Laboratory work is included.