Contact Lens Technician (CL31)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Introduces students to the eye-care field and the profession of Opticianry. Emphasis is placed on the scope of activities performed by opticians. Topics include: scope and practice of a licensed optician; eye-care professions; major divisions of Opticianry; basic ocular anatomy; light and refraction; vision problems; corrective lenses; and national and state regulations.

Introduces students to the contact lens field. Emphasis is placed on the development of contact lenses to correct visual defects types of contact lenses and consumer selection. Topics include: safety and environmental procedures; contact lens history; contact lens instruments; contact lens terminology; corneal topography; lens types prefitting evaluation examination and patient/lens selection; adverse effects of lens wear; lens selection inspection and verification; fitting guidelines and regulations; and follow-up care.

This course continues students* study of contact lenses with emphasis on rigid and gas permeable trial and prescriptive lens fitting techniques. Topics include: lens selection; inspection and verification; fitting guidelines and regulations; follow-up care; soft lens care and storage; fitting specialty rigid lenses; rigid lens care and storage; and fitting specialty soft contact lenses.