Contact Lens Specialist Certificate (CL51)

Effective Fall Semester 2023, this program will no longer be accepting new applicants. Please contact Anne Johnson, Student Success Coach, at ajohnson@ogeecheetech.edu or 912.486.7811 for help deciding the best program for you.

The Contact Lens Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is a short-term allied health program designed to provide students with basic knowledge and skills needed to gain employment in opticians' offices. The program provides the opportunity for formal education in a specialized area.

Employment Opportunities

Contact Lens Specialists work under the supervision of a licensed Ophthalmologist to help patients find the best contact lens options. They perform various clinical duties involving patient care, contact lenses and additional duties required by the physician.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Contact Lens Specialist Certificate Curriculum

The curriculum for the Contact Lens Specialist Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program spring or fall semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 345 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (16 Credits)

OPHD 1010Introduction to Ophthalmic Optics

3

OPHD 1020Eye Anatomy and Physiology

3

OPHD 1080Contact Lens I

5

OPHD 2130Contact Lens II

5

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,600

Fees ($385 per semester): $1,155

Books/Supplies: $850

Uniform Costs: Approximately $80

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)