Tallinn Health Care College
Subject 'Assembling of spectacles'Name in Estonian: Prillide koostamine
AimTo 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. Study outcomeHaving 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. Is taught in following curricula2009: OP
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