What an Optician Should Know About Refraction
Author: Jesse Walters, ABOM
Jesse Walters has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. The content and format of this course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.
Course Description
An optician’s understanding of what the examination involves undoubtedly informs prescription interpretation, strengthens the working relationship with the doctor, and better serves each patient. This class will explore the process of refraction and how it relates to the optician’s duties of lens selection, measurements, and troubleshooting.
Learning Objectives
- Identify refractive procedures and tools
- Differentiate objective vs. subjective refraction and when each is used
- Interpret and apply visual acuities
- Understand the practical differences between myopic, hyperopic, and presbyopic eyes in refractive procedure
- Analyze and predict the differences among the refracted Rx, the effective power, and the compensated Rx
- Establish troubleshooting techniques that assist the doctor in prescription concerns
Course Assessment
There is a 40-question test at the end of the course. A successful passing score of 80% is required on all ABO-NCLE continuing education courses in order to earn the designated number of credits. You will know your grade instantly after completing the course.