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Curriculum subject

Theory of ophthalmic lenses II

Subject
Subject code 4OP11OL-2
Subject name Theory of ophthalmic lenses II
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Exam (letters)
Subject program
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2016 OP
Study year 2
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Academicians
Vootele Tamme
Vootele Tamme
Subject loads
Lecture 14
Seminar 12
Personal study 26
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 and geometric options for changing optic qualities of lenses;
3. is aware of different ways for using spectacle lenses and able to assess the suitability of various optic constructions for solving specific tasks;
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.
Required subjects
4OP11/OP-I Optics I
4OP11/OP-II Optics II
Current rounds
None
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