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Curriculum subject

Theory of ophthalmic lenses I

Subject
Subject code 4OP11OL-1
Subject name Theory of ophthalmic lenses I
Credit points 4 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2011 OP
Study year 2
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Subject loads
Lecture 52
Personal study 52
Aim
Objective
To provide detailed knowledge about the different types and
constructions of spectacle lenses, about their surface coverings
and ways of improving their quality.
Study outcome
Learning outcomes
Having passed the subject, the student:
1. knows the vocabulary and terminology used in the
profession, and is able to use it;
2. knows the optic constructions of lenses;
3. knows the different ways of using spectacle lenses;
4. knows the methods of post-processing the quality of lenses
with the aim of enhancing the optical qualities of lenses;
5. by proceeding from client’s necessities, can recommend
best appliances for correcting vision.
Current rounds
None
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