You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Computer Vision Syndrome—Presbyopia & Dry Eye Prescribing for presbyopia is second nature to any refractionist, but the presbyopic computer user requires special prescribing considerations. This usually requires a different prescription and lens design from that which meets the other … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Basic Optical Principles Begins with a discussion of the metric system of measurement followed by a review of basic mathematical principles. The electromagnetic spectrum, the nature and propagation of visible light, and index of refraction is presented. This section … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Computer Vision Syndrome– The Work Environment The vision problems of computer users are very real, they are very prevalent and we know most of the bases for the problems. The visual symptoms can largely be resolved with proper management … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Photochromic Lenses The latest developments in photochromic lenses have taken the products into a totally different arena – the world of lifestyle dispensing. This course takes a look at lifestyle dispensing with photochromic lenses. Wearers have always liked photochromic … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Industrial Safety Eyewear The information in this course is provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which was established in 1971 and is a federal agency operating under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA’s … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Visual Acuity Exam This course provides an overview of the visual acuity examination. The visual acuity exam is comprised of two main components: refractometry, a multifaceted measurement of refractive errors with a variety of specific instruments and techniques, and … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Anatomy & Physiology A competent optician needs a basic understanding of the anatomy of the human eye, how it works, and what conditions or vision abnormalities might occur which may require his/her services. With this knowledge he may interact … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Lens Form & Analysis This course covers the actual shape and deisgn of modern prescription ophthalmic lenses. It includes a discussion of spheres and radius of curvature. Corrected curve lenses, the rationale for the use of commonly recommended base … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Lens Materials & Coatings/Multifocal Designs Surveys common styles of multifocal lenses currently available to include flat top, executive, ultex, blended, progressive— the relative merits and uses of each will be outlined. The concept of the reading addition and “image … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Ophthalmic Frames The basic parts of the ophthalmic frame are discussed the various measurement criteria are summarized. Horizontal and vertical lens decentration is explained and the theoretical as well as practical minimum lens blank sizes are calculated based on … Continued