This intermediate module provides the student with an understanding of the principles of complex ophthalmic lens and frame types and knowledge of their performance. It will enable optometry and dispensing students analyze the suitability of frame and lens materials in a variety of clinical situations including paediatric and sports dispensing.
| the prescription as a factor in spectacle dispensing progressive lens problem-solving and remediation industrial safety eyewear appliances: international standards, prescription considerations dispensing high prescriptions, high power lens forms, size lenses dispensing sports eyewear dispensing paediatric eyewear special purpose frames: occluders, recumbent spectacles, ptosis galleries, billiard spectacles, make-up frames, clip-ons, folding frames, lorgnette, monocles, reversible spectacles, pinhole spectacles |
Indicative Syllabus
the prescription as a factor in spectacle dispensingprogressive lens problem-solving and remediationindustrial safety eyewear appliances: international standards, prescription considerationsdispensing high prescriptions, high power lens forms, size lensesdispensing sports eyeweardispensing paediatric eyewearspecial purpose frames: occluders, recumbent spectacles, ptosis galleries, billiard spectacles, make-up frames,clip-ons, folding frames, lorgnette, monocles, reversible spectacles, pinhole spectacles
Lectures, practicals, computer-based learning, readings and self-directed learning
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |