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PUBLISHED 2020-2021 Credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HSCI 351 - Contact Lenses 3


Course Description:
This course continues to study advanced hard and soft lens design and fitting. It will also study special lens fitting considerations and modifications with respect to contact lenses and out of the ordinary ocular conditions. The course continues the learning of the pre-assessments required to fit contact lenses, and provides a detailed outline of all requirements necessary in the fitting of contact lenses. Assessment of the adnexa and cornea surface will be thoroughly discussed. Soft lens materials, wearing schedules, modalities, and indicators of contact lens wear are also covered.

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s):
  • HSCI 250

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