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Course: |
OPT 114
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Title: | Ophthalmic Optics |
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Long Title: | Ophthalmic Optics |
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Course Description: | Cover the basic principles governing light transmission, theories of light and electromagnetic radiation, refraction, refractive index, illumination, telescopes, microscopes, and introduces ray tracing as it relates to focal length. Also covered are mathematics as it relates to first-and second-order optics problems; a review of algebraic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and decimals; and basic ophthalmic mathematical formulas. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Understand history and theory of light
II. Explain light transmission, theories of light and electromagnetic radiation
III. Understand how light is used in optical instruments as well as ophthalmic examination
IV. Understanding of prisms and their applications
V. Understand how to use knowledge of light in optical situations
VI. Understand the difference between lumens and candle power
VII. Have knowledge of basic ophthalmic measurements
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Nature of Light
II. Reflection & Refraction
III. Vergence
IV. Lenses
V. Lens Power & Signs
VI. Optical Conditions of the Human Eye
VII. Mirrors
VIII. Keratometry
IX. Aberration & Polarization
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