CSSO/Chabot College Apprenticeship Optician Program
ABO Dispensing
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Anatomy of the Eye
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Course Curriculum
Anatomy of the Eye Theory
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- Course Outline
- Introduction - Career of Optician (13:28)
- Terminology
- Lesson 1 - Gross Anatomy of the Eye (6:04)
- Lesson 2 - Refractive Properties of the Eye (5:38)
- Lesson 3 - Interprete & Transpose Prescriptions (24:35)
- Lesson 4 - Anisometropia Prescriptions (6:29)
- Lesson 5 - Types of Astigmatism (4:46)
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Dispensing Theory - I
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- Terminology
- Lesson 1 - Math Review & Metric System (6:32)
- Lesson 2 - Measurements & Lens Design (23:32)
- Lesson 3 - Theory of Light (9:25)
- Lesson 4 - Index of Refraction & Lens Material (7:26)
- Lesson 5 - Lenses & Treatments & Measurements (15:57)
- Lesson 6 - Instruments & Equipment (17:08)
- Lesson 7 - Dispensing Checklist & Virtual Lensometer
- Lesson 8 - Selecting Lenses
- CSSO In-Person Labs & Tests
- All Worksheets - Dispensing Theory 1
- Quizzes
Dispensing Theory II - Ophthalmic Products
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- Lesson 1 - Frames Materials (13:07)
- Lesson 2- Frames Styles & Face Shape (5:23)
- Lesson 3 - Frame Adjustments & Tools (18:25)
- Lesson 4 - Decentration (4:12)
- Lesson 5 - Calculating Minimum Blank Size (2:51)
- Lesson 6 - Boxing System (5:52)
- Lesson 7 ANSI Standards (17:41)
- Lesson 8 - Frame & Lenses Selection
- Terminology
- CSSO In-Person Labs & Tests
- All Worksheets - Dispensing Theory ll
- NEW PRESENTATION - VITUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2026 (16:19)
Advanced Optics
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- Lesson 1 - Induced Prism I (18:06)
- Lesson 2 - Induced Prism 2 Oblique Axis (15:02)
- Lesson 3- Induce Prism - Oblique Axis (19:36)
- Lesson 4 - Prism Challenging Questions (14:00)
- Lesson 5 - Vertical Imbalance (6:44)
- Lesson 6 - Vertical Imbalance - Oblique Axis (12:27)
- Lesson 7 - Prescriptions & Prescribed Prism (10:56)
- Lesson 8 - Total Power - Slab Off - Base Curve (14:31)
- Lesson 9 - Optical Crosses (8:28)
- Lesson 10 - Lens Aberrations (2:59)
- Lesson 11 - Sagittal Lens Formula
- Troubleshooting Measurements (34:48)
- Testing - Exam Review
- All Formulas
- All Worksheets - Advanced Optics
- Study Material - By Dr. Jennifer Ong
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