VECT 1450 - Contact Lenses I

Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: VECT 1410 - Introduction to Vision Care Technology

Course Description:
An introduction to contact lens fitting including anatomy and physiology of the eye, history of contact lenses, contact lens materials, indications and contra-indications to contact lens wear, contact lens parameter calculations, contact lens delivery and care. Specific skills using optical instrumentation will be learned.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify the anatomy and physiology of the eye and how it relates to contact lens wear.
Identify pathologies, conditions and situations that either indicate or contra-indicate the use of contact lenses.
Identify different contact lens designs and material suited for each patient.
Calculate contact lens parameter and design
Develop specific skills in the use of contact lens instrumentation used throughout the contact lens fitting procedure.
Verify contact lens parameters according to ANSI standards.
Develop specific skills in contact lens delivery procedures including wear schedules, care and follow up appointments.