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Block O: Introduction
Part 0. What is optical technology?
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Block 0: What is Optical Technology?
• Definition• Wearer-frame-lens• Fitting protocol• Application to the profession
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Definition
Optical Technology is the study of criteria for selecting and fitting ophthalmic lenses and frames for wearers as systems to correct ametropia, and its effect on vision.
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• This CD provides knowledge that is essentially of a theoretical nature. Nevertheless, this subject must also deal with certain practical processes that need to be carried out in an assembly laboratory (as set out under the heading: “Appendix: Assembly Processes”).
• Only by combining these two aspects (theoretical and practical) will students be able to attain the overall skills that will allow them to enter the professional practice of Optical Technology.
• An understanding of Optical Technology can only be grasped once the student has completed the subject of Ophthalmic Lenses (included on this CD).
Definition
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Wearer – frame – lens
The aim of Optical Technology is to integrate three key elements:
• Wearers with ametropia that needs to be corrected
• A set of frames that suits their face
• Ophthalmic lenses that will correct the ametropia
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Wearer-frame-lens
The aim of Optical Technology is to integrate three key elements:
• Wearers with ametropia that needs to be corrected
• A set of frames that suits their face
• Ophthalmic lenses that will correct the ametropia
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Wearer – frame – lens
The aim of Optical Technology is to integrate three key elements:
• Wearers with ametropia that needs to be corrected
• A set of frames that suits their face
• Ophthalmic lenses that will correct the ametropia
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Wearer – frame – lens
The aim of Optical Technology is to integrate three key elements:
• Wearers with ametropia that needs to be corrected
• A set of frames that suits to their face
• Ophthalmic lenses that will correct the ametropia
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Wearer
Wearer – frame – lens
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Wearer - Frame
Wearer – frame – lens
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Wearer - Lens
Wearer – frame – lens
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Frame - Lens
Wearer – frame – lens
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Wearer - Frame - Lens
Wearer – frame – lens
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Background to fitting
A well-planned conversation with the patient can provide us with valuable information that will help us to carry out the fitting process properly
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Application to professional practice
• Optical Technology prepares the Vision Care professional for the processes of dispensing, mounting and fitting of ophthalmic lenses to correct ametropias.