Module 'Assembling of Spectacles'

Module objective
1. To provide the student with in-depth overview about the materials with
their features used for spectacle frames, lenses and contact lenses in optics
industry;
2. to provide an overview about different methods of processing spectacle
lenses, constructing and repairing spectacles;
3. to provide basic knowledge about matching different spectacle lense
materials and types with spectacle frames of different construction and
material, and about possible bottlenecks.
Learning outcomes
Having passed the module, the student:
1. recognizes and knows the features of the materials of different spectacle
frames and lenses, and can adequally evaluate the suitability of
components with given case and client’s needs;
2. knows the working principles and safety measures of equipment
necessary for constructing spectacles, can handle different grinders of
spectacle lenses by following instructions;
3. can handle different manual tools and electric appliances for constructing
spectacles, and knows the necessary safety and maintenance measures;
4. knows and can apply the methods and ways of adjusting different
spectacle frames, can evaluate and analyze the client’s need for vision in a
way that guarantees the best possible solution when selecting spectacle
frame and lenses;
5. evaluates various tasks and emerging problems by proceeding from one’s
knowledge and experiences, and solves them independently by analyzing
the different aspects of the situation, proceeding from the client’s needs and well-being.