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• OA REL: Released Time

  0.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
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• OPH 101: Ophthalmic Pre-Testing

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course includes the study of, and practical experience in, the procedures and measurements that comprise the preliminary testing for a comprehensive eye and vision examination. Students will learn how to obtain a patient's case history and blood pressure and how to measure visual acuity, color vision, pupil evaluation, and debth perception. Students will learn the use of automatic equipment and how to provide ophthalmic chair-side assisting.
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• OPH 102: Ocular and Ophthalmic Concepts

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course covers ophthalmic terminology, the properties of light, the nature of refractive errors, and ophthalmic lens design for the correction of refractive errors.
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• OPH 103: Ophthalmic Testing

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course covers preliminary and specialty testing used in evaluating patients during an ophthalmic examination. Students will learn how to obtain a case history; measure visual acuity; evaluate pupils; measure corneal shape; perform visual fields; take fundus photos and other vaious tests needed to assist the eye care professional.
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• OPH 104: Ocular/Oph Concepts/Refraction

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course covers ophthalmic terminology, properties of light, the nature of refractive errors, correction of refractive errors, ophthalmic lens design and the art of refraction.
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• OPH 105: Ocular Anatomy, Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course focuses on the study of the form and function of the human eye, enabling students to develop an understanding of the anatomy of the eye. Relevant physiology and function of the eye will also be covered. The actions of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents will be discussed along with common ocular conditions and diseases. The course will also cover common systemic medications that may affect the eye and vision.
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• OPH 106: Optical Dispensing

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course covers frame definition, parts and types of frames, measurement of frames and lenses, alignment of frames, inserting and removing lenses, selection and fitting of eyewear; dispensing, adjustment, and repair of eyewear; and patient education regarding eyewear.
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• OPH 107: Ocular Anatomy/Contact Lenses

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course introduces students to ocular anatomy and physiology and how it applies to contact lens uses and technology.
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• OPH 108: Optical Disp and Patient Relat

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course covers frame parts and types; measurements of ophthalmic frames and lenses; selection, fitting, dispensing, and adjustment of eyewear; and patient education regarding eyewear. Additionally, the student will learn front desk and interpersonal skills, optometric billing and coding, and appropriate triage of emergencies.
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• OPH 110: Clinical Experience

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  This course gives students clinical experience through active observation and scribing, as well as vision screening activities at clinical affiliates. Students are expected to interact with patients and be engaged in problem-solving activities. Students will actively collaborate with fourth-year Doctor of Optometry students, optometric residetns and faculty members/preceptors, as well as other clinical staff and health care professionals. Seminars/case discussions are included in the course. Corerequisites: OPH 101, OPH 102, OPH 105, and OPH 106.
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