OPHD 1060 Optical Laboratory Techniques I

Introduces students to the operations involved in lens fabrication. Emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge of equipment requirements and developing surfacing and finishing techniques. Topics include: safety and environmental procedures and lens processing terminology; lens surfacing and finishing equipment; lens blank selection and layout; lens surfacing techniques; lens finishing techniques; lens final insertion and mounting techniques; and standard alignment, inspection of lenses and lensometer operation.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

Program Admission and OPHD 1010

Corequisite

None

Delivery Methods

Traditional, Online