You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Contact Lens Principles & Problems Prescribing and fitting contact lenses have become an integral part of today’s comprehensive eyecare practice. More than 30 million people in the United States wear contact lenses, with the majority using them for cosmetic … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Polycarbonate Lenses This course consists of a series of articles which were originally published by the Polycarbonate Council in the Polycarbonate Handbook and on their World Wide Web site. The topics covered include: A historical overview of polycarbonate Identifying … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. This course is designed with both the experienced and new eye care professional (ECP) in mind. One goal is for the ECP to understand why a child might need eyeglasses, as well as the types of ocular and practical conditions that influence … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Pediatric Vision Disorders This course covers pediatric vision disorders which may be encountered by professional opticians in the course of their day to day activities. This information can help them understand the needs and communicate more effectively with their … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Advanced Techniques This course covers contact lenses which are fit for the correction of presbyopia, astigmatism, aphakia, and keratoconus. These, indeed, are advanced techniques and require the skill and experience of the seasoned contact lens fitter. While the study … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Introduction to Low Vision With age, most people experience normal changes in vision which can typically be corrected with standard prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. Age-related eye diseases, however, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes or glaucoma, can result … Continued
You are accessing a expired course. Please contact support to switch the course. Brief Course Description Color Vision The color we perceive when we view an object is influenced by several factors. These include the characteristics of the light source under which it is viewed, the way the object absorbs, transmits, or reflects the … Continued
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 Polarized Lenses Polarized lenses have become one of the fastest growing lens categories in recent years. In fact, many ophthalmic professionals and their patients feel that polarized lenses are the best sunglasses available due to their ability to dramatically … Continued