8520: Contact Lenses I
Prerequisites: OPTOM 8380 and OPTOM 8391. Historical development of the contact lens and its use. Basic lens terminology, specifications, physiochemical characteristics, optics, fabrication, and verification. Preliminary patient evaluation, indications and contraindications for contact lenses. Basic fitting philosophies for all lens types. Lens care and patient education. Patient and practice management considerations.
- Credits:107113
Section 001
- CRN11602
- Class Begins:
- Class Ends:
- Instructor:Carl Kramer, Vinita Henry
Section 010
- CRN11600
- Class Begins:8/21/2023
- Class Ends:12/16/2023
- Schedule:01:00PM - 02:50PM
- Room:Patient Care Center -00209
- Instructor:Carl Kramer, Jessica Tu, Vinita Henry
Section 011
- CRN11601
- Class Begins:8/21/2023
- Class Ends:12/16/2023
- Schedule:03:00PM - 04:50PM
- Room:Patient Care Center -00209
- Instructor:Carl Kramer, Jessica Tu, Vinita Henry