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RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE
OPTH-100 OPHTHALMIC MATERIALS I - LECTURE
I. Basic Course Information A. Course Number and Title: OPTH-100 Ophthalmic Materials 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: NONE H. Laboratory Fees: NO I. Department Chairperson: Patrice Case, ext. 8915
II. Catalog Description An introduction to the basic principles of ophthalmic lenses. Topics include a history of development, definition of terminology, the geometry of lens designs, physical characteristics of lens materials, optical characteristics, and mathematical formulas used in lens computation. If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials I must be successfully completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.
III. Statement of Course Need: This is a required course for both the Ophthalmic Science degree and apprentice students. This course is also required by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA).
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. Historical review, manufacturing process, light theory and conventions. B. Electromagnetic spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, refraction. C. Index of refraction, speed of light, Snell’s law. D. Dioptric System, Metric System Review, Focal length. E. Lens Characteristics, history of lens form, radius of curvature. F. Cylindrical surfaces, types of cylinder power, optical cross, lens graphs. G. Trade names, axis, refractive errors, Rx, astigmatism, classifications of astigmatism, interval of Sturm, review lens parameters. H. Nominal power of lenses, transposition, spherical equivalent, crossed cylinders. I. True power, marked power, back vertex thickness formula, lens clock, lensometer. J. Cylinder power at oblique axes, percentage rules, review lens parameter effect on Rx. K. Prism definition, components and effect on light, thickness difference prism vs. decentration. L. Prism component of lenses, prism measurement system, displacement, Prentice’s rule, creating prism, prismatic development through errors, base direction, decentration problems.
VIII. Papers, Examinations, and other Assessment Instruments A. Essays B. Examinations C. Quizzes – both announced and unannounced D. Periodic homework challenges
IX. Grade Determinants A. A two hour examination will assess items 1, 2, 3 and 4. B. A two hour examination will assess items 5 and 6. C. A two hour final examination will assess all of the outcomes. X. Texts and Materials A. Text: Ophthalmic Materials I & II Workbook and Study guide (In-house publication) B. PowerPoint presentation C. CD-ROM (Please Note: The course outline is intended only as a guide to course content and resources. Do not purchase textbooksD.^ Video based on this outline. The RVCC Bookstore is the sole resource for the most up-to-date information about textbooks.) XI. Resources No unusual resources are required
