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RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE
OPTH-111 OPTHALMIC DISPENSING I LECTURE
I. Basic course Information A. Course Number and Title: OPTH-111 Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lecture B. Modified Course: C. Date of Proposal or Revision: Spring 2009 D. Sponsoring Department: Health Science Education E. Semester Credit Hours: 3 F. Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 0 G. Prerequisites: OPTH-101 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lecture H. Laboratory Fees: No I. Department Chairperson: Patrice Case, ext. 8915
II. Catalog Description Prerequisite: OPTH-101 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lecture Ethics, practices, and responsibilities of the ophthalmic Dispenser. Includes determination of patient’s needs, prescription analysis and interpretation of single vision, multifocal, and prism lenses, considerations in making glasses for occupational use, lens aberrations, the effect of tilt, and tinted lenses and their uses. III. Statement of Course Need: This is a required course for both the Ophthalmic Science degree and apprentice students.
IV. Place of Course in College Curriculum A. Free Elective B. This is not a general education course C. This is a required course for both the Ophthalmic Science degree and apprentice students. D. This is a non-transferrable course.
V. Outline of Course Content A. Assessment exam, review of materials formulae. B. Assessment exam review, continue materials formulae review, glossary, refraction of a single light ray. C. Refraction of multiple light rays, angle of incidence, angle of refraction, N, prismatic deviation, Snell’s Law. D. Vergence, conjugate points, image and object vergence, focal points in vergence, lens forms vs. refractive errors, glossary review. E. Corrected curve theory, true and marked power, sagitta, introduction of lens aberrations. F. Coma, distortion, marginal/radial astigmatism, chromatism, curvature of field, spherical aberration, contrast sensitivity, vertex considerations. G. Front and back vertex power, lens thickness, positional lens power. H. Martin’s formula, lens tilt, effective prescription changes. I. Pantoscopic tilt origin, anatomical considerations, optical center alignment, optical center correction, spherical prescription resultant power changes. J. Sphero-cylinder prescription resultant power changes; formulae, parabolic curvature, effective Rx changes, formulae. K. Face planes, eye positions and movements, primary position, angle of azimuth and altitude, Listing’s plane, Olsho’s baseline, cardinal, secondary and tertiary movements. L. Absorptive lenses and coatings, effects on visual acuity, destructive interference principles, indications and contraindications, ultraviolet radiation and ocular damage. M. Visual acuity and the Snellen System of measurement, far point, far point sphere, duo chrome test, Jaeger System, motor vehicle standards, patient management and professional ethics.
VII. Modes of Teaching and Learning A. Lecture/discussion B. Small group work C. Computer assisted instruction D. Student oral presentations E. Simulation/role playing VIII. Papers, Examinations, and other Assessment Instruments A. Essays B.C. Written examinationsOral presentations
IX. Grade Determinants A. A two-hour examination that will assess learning outcomes 1 through 4. B. A two-hour written examination that will assess learning outcomes 5 through 8. C. A two-hour written examination that will assess learning outcomes 1 through 9.
X. Texts and Materials A. TEXTBOOK: Brooks, Clifford & Borisch, Irving. Systems for Ophthalmic Dispensing. Stoneham, MA.: Buttersworths, 2007. B. Supplemental Handouts. C. Power point presentations D. Internet
XI. Resources
The resources for this class include computer access and projection.
