General Catalog 2024-2025

OPST 2004 Contact Lenses I

Discussion of the history of contact lenses and materials used. Integration of basic concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the cornea, corneal topography and the design of lenses. Description of the use of the keraticmeter and the slit lamp. Discussion of optical principles in the design of contact lenses. Discussion on optical principles and types of contact lenses.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

OPST 1020

Corequisite

OPST 1002,.2010, 2020