Eyeglasses Lab (OPTC 1210)
During this lab based course, students have the opportunity to turn their theoretical knowledge into real world practice as they apply their learning in the eyeglasses lab. This lab practice allows students to become familiar with the instruments, equipment, and tools required for the process of eyeglass dispensing. This hands-on course will teach students how to take ocular measurements, manage infection control and aseptic techniques, as well as safe operating procedures, lens and frames specifications, and validation. Effective customer services skills through professional communications are practiced as students conduct assessments, provide patient teaching, and document appropriately. This course builds on content in OPTC 1140 Eyeglasses Theory.
Course code: OPTC 1210
Credits: 5.5
Length: 138.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
OPTC 1140.Classes are held at 10060 King George Blvd., Surrey, B.C.
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- Professional practice and communication
Patient assessments
Recording information
Lensometry (zero point, lensometer parts, sphere and cylinder lines, verifying and neutralizing eyeglasses, verifying and neutralizing uncut lens, and preparing lenses for edging using ANSI standards)
Instruments, equipment and tools related to eyeglass dispensing
Safe operating procedures of equipment
Infectious diseases and prevention
Infection prevention and control measures
Aseptic techniques
Workplace safety
Patient measurements
Frame measurement
Edging and mounting eyewear
Adjustments and repairs (Restringing nylor frames, bench tools)
Eyeglass products
Preparing recommendations
Dispensing complete eyewear
Patient teaching
Follow-up care
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.