OPT104 Ophthalmic Optics & Refractometry

This course introduces basic theories of optics including the physical, geometric and physiologic optics, as well as the clinical visual psychophysics. Topics will include interaction of light and lenses, refractive states of the eye, and principles of retinoscopy and refractometry.

Credit Hours

2

Prerequisite(s)

OPT101 Introduction to Ophthalmic Assisting Minimum Grade of: C and OPT102 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite(s)

OPT103 Introduction to Diseases of the Eye Minimum Grade of: C and OPT105 Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and OPT106 Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes(s)

  • Free Elective

Program Major Restriction(s)

Ophthalmic Assistant Cert