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OPT 402
2 Unit(s) (LH 15; PH 45)
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At the end of OPT 402 (Clinical and Mechanical Optics I) course, the students should be able to: 1. discuss the process of manufacturing ophthalmic lenses; 2. discuss lens surfacing, polishing and glazing techniques; 3....
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Ophthalmic lens manufacture; Lens surfacing, polishing and glazing techniques; Grinding of
prismatic and cylindrical lenses. Edging, insertion of lenses into frames. Front bench spectacle
works and verification; patient fitting; ophthalmic frames, facial measurement and selection based
on frame sizes. Format making; marking and placement of optical centres; bifocals and multifocal
segments. Spectacle adjustments and repairs. Manufacture of contact lenses and ocular
prosthesis. Laboratory sessions are included.