OPHT 223B - Ophthalmic Dispensing II

1. Perform final inspection and analyze eyeglasses for correctness according to ANSI standards.
2. Analyze issues related to the ethics, laws, and regulations involved in dispensing Ophthalmic eyewear.
3. Interpret the wearer’s optical needs and recommend lens and frame designs and materials; tints, coatings, specialty designs and materials.
4. Computer vertical imbalance and recommend methods of compensation.
5. Measure vertex distance and computer the compensated power of lenses.
6. Demonstrate orderly and correct methods of record keeping.
7. Demonstrate communication skills needed in the optical dispensary.
8. Computer magnification and recommend methods of compensation.
9. Properly select, fit, dispense and adjust any given pair of eyewear for a given patient.
10. Properly repair any given eyewear frame, if possible.
11. Identify, state, describe and apply knowledge of low vision aids.
12. Identify, state, define and apply knowledge of specialty lessees such as but not limited to Myodisks and slab Offs.
13. Neutralize a minimum of 20 pair of eyeglasses - 5 SV eyewear, 5 multifocal eyewear, 5 pair of eyewear with Rx prism, and 5 pair of eyewear with unwanted prism.
14. Complete the final inspection procedures for 15 pair of eyewear; eyewear must be a mix of SV, Multifocal with spherical and cylindrical Rx’s, as well as prescribed and unwanted prism.
15. Complete at least 5 eyeglass sales.
16. Complete at least 5 custom fitting/dispenses.
17. Complete a total of 120 hours of clinical rotations at local optical dispensaries and the on campus clinic.
18. Price and collect fees for vision aids and services.
19. Deliver prescription eyewear/vision aids and instruct patient/customer/client in use and care.
20. Maintain records.
21. Provide follow-up service, including eyewear/vision: aids, repair, lens and frame replacement.
22. Maintain records, including third party forms, inventory, and equipment.
23. Discuss prescription eyewear/vision aids and other patient/customer/client related information (verbal and written) with the prescriber.