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CSSO National Optician Apprenticeship
Dispensing Spectacles
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Example Curriculum
Anatomy of the Eye Theory
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- Lesson 1 - Gross Anatomy of the Eye (6:17)
- Lesson 2 - Refractive Properties of the Eye (5:28)
- Lesson 3 - Types of Astigmatism (4:39)
- Lesson 4 - Anisometropia Prescriptions (6:40)
- Lesson 5 - Interprete & Transpose Prescriptions (26:39)
- Lesson 6 - Eye Movement (8:25)
- Lesson 7 - Crystalline Lens (13:41)
- Lesson 8 - Ocular Adnexa & Lacrimal System (8:55)
- Lesson 9 - Protective Coats of the Eye (12:05)
- Lesson 10 - Retina (1:55)
- Lesson 11 - Uvea (10:00)
- Lesson 12 - Cornea & Sclera (24:54)
- Lesson 13 - Children's Vision (4:44)
Dispensing Theory - I
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- Terminology
- Lesson 1 - Math Review & Metric System (10:28)
- Lesson 2 - Theory of Light (9:25)
- Lesson 3 - Index of Refraction & Lens Material (7:26)
- Lesson 4 - Measurements & Lens Design (23:32)
- Lesson 5 - Lenses & Treatments & Measurements (15:57)
- Lesson 6 - Selecting Lenses
- Lesson 7 - Boxing System (5:52)
- Lesson 8 - Instruments & Equipment (10:42)
- Lesson 9 - Dispensing Checklist & Virtual Lensometer
- Testing - Exam Review
Dispensing Theory II
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- Lesson 1 - Frames Styles & Face Shape (5:23)
- Lesson 2 - Frame & Lenses Selection
- Lesson 3 - Frames Materials (13:07)
- Lesson 4 - Frame Adjustments & Tools (18:25)
- Lesson 5 ANSI Standards (10:41)
- Lesson 6 - Decentration (4:12)
- Lesson 7 - Calculating Minimum Blank Size (2:51)
- Testing - Exam Review
- Discussion Questions
Advanced Optics
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- Terminology
- 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 - Vertical Imbalance (6:44)
- Lesson 5 - Vertical Imbalance - Oblique Axis (12:27)
- Lesson 6 - Prescriptions & Prescribed Prism (10:56)
- Lesson 7 - Total Power - Slab Off - Base Curve (10:14)
- Lesson 8 - Optical Crosses (8:28)
- Lesson 9 - Lens Aberrations (2:59)
- Lesson 10 - Sagittal Lens Formula
- Troubleshooting Measurements (34:48)
- Testing - Exam Review
Dispensing Spectacles
Learn Anatomy of the Eye and Fitting & Adjusting Spectacles. Basic to Advanced Theories
Dispensing Contact Lenses
Anatomy of the Eye on dispensing and fitting contact lenses.
Business and Professional Codes of Conduct for Opticians
Learn Marketing, Business Development and Professional Codes of Conduct for Licensing.