Form 2A, Page 1
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
OPT 2500
COURSE TITLE:
Contact Lens Theory
PREREQUISITE(S):
OPT 1330 and OPT 2090
COREQUISITE(S):
None
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK:
3
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Lecture/Discussion:
3
Laboratory:
Other:
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
3
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
30
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to the theory and process of fitting contact lenses. The materials and designs of
contact lenses are presented, and fitting techniques are discussed.
SUGGESTED TEXT(S):
The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Guide for Ophthalmic Medical
Personnel by Harold A. Stein, Bernard J. Slatt, Raymond M.
Stein, Mosby
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
Fall Term 2013 (20141)
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Fall Term, 2013 (20141)
Form 2A, Page 2
COURSE TOPICS
CONTACT HOURS
___PER TOPIC____
I.
Historical Development of Contact Lenses
3
II.
Contact Lens Terminology
3
III.
Indications for Contact Lens Fitting
3
IV.
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Related to Contact Lens Fitting
3
V.
Contact Lens Design
3
VI.
Contact Lens Material
3
VII.
Optical Principles of Contact Lenses
3
VIII.
Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting
3
IX.
Soft Contact Lens Fitting Procedures
3
X.
Toric Contact Lenses
3
XI.
Monovision and Multifocal Contact Lenses
3
XII.
Contact Lens Solution
3
XIII.
Patient Education
3
XIV.
Contact Lens Related Problems
3
XV.
Follow-Up Evaluation
3
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PROGRAM TITLE:
Ophthalmic Technician
COURSE TITLE:
Contact Lens Theory
CIP NUMBER:
1351180301
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards
02.0
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:
02.01 Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.
02.02 Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.
02.03 Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication
styles and barriers.
02.04 Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues.
02.05 Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality
and specific formats of letter writing.
02.06 Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations.
02.07 Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and
maintain good interpersonal relationships.
02.08 Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare.
02.09 Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including
diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups.
02.10 Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.
02.11 Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information.
02.12 Report relevant information in order of occurrence.
05.0
Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:
05.01
05.02
05.03
05.04
05.05
05.06
05.07
05.08
05.09
05.10
05.11
05.12
11.0
Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards.
Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.
Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis.
Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare
settings.
Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment.
Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions).
Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels.
Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics.
Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients.
Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients.
Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures.
Discuss The Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org).
Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:
11.01
11.02
Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.
Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.
11.03
11.04
11.05
11.06
11.07
11.08
11.09
17.0
Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units.
Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.
Convert from regular to 24 hour time.
Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.
Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.
Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to
the solution of such questions.
Calculate ratios.
Demonstrate the instruction of the patient in personal eye care and in the use of contact lenses–The
student will be able to:
17.01
17.02
Instruct the patient in the correct methods of insertion and removal of the contact lenses.
Instruct the patient in the appropriate methods of daily care of the eye and the contact lenses.
Student Performance Standards
CoA-omp Accreditation Standards
Course Overview:
Historical Development of Contact Lenses
Course Outcome:
1.0
The student will be able to discuss the history of contact lens development and the progression of
contact lens design to the present
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1.1
List the early scientific research and development in the contact lens field
1.2
Describe the contact lens fitting procedure by casting the anterior segment
1.3
Discuss the materials used in early contact lenses fitting and manufacture
1.4
Describe the historical development of rigid contact lenses
1.5
Discuss the historical development of soft contact lenses
Course Overview:
Contact Lens Terminology
Course Outcome:
2.0
The student will be able to define terminology and abbreviations associated with contact lens design
and fitting.
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
2.1
Define terms related to contact lens materials
2.2
Define terms related to contact lens design
2.3
Discuss terms used in contact lens fitting
2.4
Used abbreviations related to contact lens
2.5
Define the DK value
2.6
Differentiate between diopters and mm of radius
2.7
Define the wetting angle of a contact lens
2.8
Discuss oxygen permeability
Course Overview:
Indications for Contact lens Fitting
Course Outcome:
3.0
The student will be able to discuss diagnoses and indications for contact lens fitting
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
3.1
Discuss spherical refractive errors and contact lens fitting
3.2
Describe astigmatic refractive errors and contact lens fitting
3.3
Describe soft contact lens material
3.4
Discuss corneal pathology and contact lens fitting
3.5
Discuss the indications for bandage contact lens use
3.6
List contraindications for contact lens fitting
Course Overview:
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Related to Contact Lens Fitting
Course Outcome:
4.0
Student will review the anatomy and physiology of the eyelids, anterior segment and tear film as it
related to contact lens wear
2.0 Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
4.1
Describe the function of the eyelids in contact lens movement
4.2
Discuss the structures of the ocular surface
4.3
Describe the function of the bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva
4.4
List the layers of the cornea and discuss the function of each layer
4.5
Describe the pre-corneal tear film
Course Overview:
Contact Lens Design
Course Overview:
5.0
The student will be able to describe the components of a contact lens
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
5.1
Describe the optic zone
5.2
Describe the total diameter
5.3
Define the primary base curve
5.4
Discuss the peripheral curves
5.5
Describe a lenticular bowl and carrier
5.6
Describe scleral lens design
5.7
Discuss hybrid/skirted lens design
Course Outcome:
Contact Lens Materials
Course Outcome:
6.0
This unit will introduce different materials used in the manufacture of contact lenses
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
6.1
Discuss the use of polymethymethacrylate
5.1
Discuss materials used in rigid gas permeable lenses
5.2
Describe materials used in soft contact lenses
Course Overview:
Fitting Contact Lenses
Course Outcome:
7.0
The student will be able to discuss the measurements and evaluations necessary to fit gas
permeable or soft contact lenses
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
7.4
Discuss refractometry measurements
7.5
Transpose spherocylinder lens powers to minus cylinder format
7.6
Describe measurements of the corneal surface
7.7
Discuss the quality of the tear film
7.8
Describe the blink reflex as it relates to contact lens wear
7.9
Discuss the influence of the vertex distance and the pre-corneal tear film in the
final contact lens power
Course Overview:
Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
8.1
Discuss the indications for rigid gas permeable contact lens fitting
8.2
Describe the sagittal depth
8.3
Discuss the role of the tear film and optical power (SAMFAP)
8.4
Discuss the role of the diameter and the optical power
8.5
Describe fluorescein patterns of steep or flat lens fitting
8.6
Discuss corneal changes associated with rigid contact lens wear
8.7
Describe spectacle blur
8.8
Discuss orthokeratology/corneal refractive therapy
8.9
Discuss the adaptation period for new rigid contact lens wearers
Course Overview:
Soft Contact Lens Fitting
Course Outcome:
9.0
This unit will introduce the student to soft contact lens fitting techniques
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
9.1
Discuss the indications for soft contact lens fitting
9.2
Differentiate between lathe cut and injection molded lens manufacture
9.3
Discuss the role of the tear film in soft lens wear
9.4
Discuss the role of the eyelids in soft contact lens movement
9.5
Describe corneal changes associated with soft contact lens wear
9.6
Describe conjunctival changes associated with soft contact lens wear
9.7
9.8
9.9
Describe methods of evaluation of soft contact lens fit
Differentiate between daily and extended contact lens wear
Discuss daily, weekly and monthly replacement of soft contact lenses
Course Overview:
Tori Contact Lenses
Course Outcome:
10.0
The student will be able to describe correction of astigmatism with contact lenses
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
10.1
Calculate the corneal and lenticular components of an astigmatic error
10.2
Describe the indication for a front toric rigid contact lens
10.3
Describe the indications for a back toric rigid contact lens
10.4
Describe the use of a bitroic rigid contact lens
10.5
Discuss the indications for a soft toric contact lens
10.6
Describe methods of stabilization of toric contact lenses
10.7
Discuss toric markers on soft contact lenses (LARS)
Course Overview:
Monovision and Multifocal Contact Lenses
Course Outcome:
11.0
The student will be able to discuss correction of near vision problems with contact lenses
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
11.1
Discuss presbyopia
11.2
Describe monovision contact lens wear
11.3
Discuss modified monovision contact lens fitting
11.4
Describe the translating design for bifocal contact lenses
11.5
Differentiate between concentric and aspheric multifocal contact lens design
Course Overview:
Contact Lens Solutions
Course Outcome:
12.0
The student will be able to discuss solutions used for contact lens cleaning, disinfection,
storage and rehydration.
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
12.1
Describe storage solutions for rigid gas permeable contact lenses
12.2
Discuss cleaning solutions for rigid gas permeable contact lenses
12.3
Describe solutions for disinfection for soft contact lenses
12.4
Discuss solutions for storage and hydration of soft contact lenses
12.5
Describe solutions and products used to clean soft contact lenses
12.6
Discuss the use of enzymatic cleaners for soft contact lenses
Course Overview:
Patient Education
Course Outcome:
13.0
The student will be able to instruct the patient on contact lens wear and care
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
13.1
Describe personal hygiene concerns with contact lens wear
13.2
Describe care of contact lens cases and supplies
13.3
Discuss cleaning and disinfection of rigid gas permeable contact lenses
13.4
Describe cleaning and disinfection of soft contact lenses
13.5
List steps of insertion and removal of rigid gas permeable contact lenses
13.6
List the steps of insertion and removal of soft contact lenses
13.7
Discuss the wearing schedule for rigid and soft contact lenses
Course Overview:
Contact Lens Related Problems
Course Outcome:
14.0
The student will be able to discuss ocular pathology related to rigid gas permeable and soft
contact lens wear
Specific Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
Describe corneal ulcers associated with contact lens wear
Discuss corneal neovascularization associated with contact lens wear
Describe conjunctival changes associated with contact lens wear
Discuss corneal and conjunctival pathology associated with contact lens solutions
Course Overview
Follow-Up Evaluation
Course Outcome:
9.0 The student will be able to describe essential components of the contact lens follow-up evaluation
Specific Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
15.5
Discuss visual acuity assessment and over-refractometry
Describe the fluorescein pattern of a rigid contact lens fit
Discuss movement of a soft contact lens
Describe assessment of the palpebral conjunctiva
Discuss assessment of the cornea and bulbar conjunctiva
Florida State College
At Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment
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Section 1
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): 3
CONTACT HOURS (NCC):
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: OPT 2500
COURSE TITLE: Contact Lens Theory
Section 2
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AA Elective
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Other
PSAV
Apprenticeship
General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 8)
Section 3 (If applicable)
INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
Communications
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Natural Sciences
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Section 4
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES:
Reading
Speaking
Critical Analysis
Writing
Listening
Information
Literacy
Quantitative
Skills
Ethical
Judgment
Scientific Method of Inquiry
Working Collaboratively
Section 5
STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA
Critical
Communication
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Thinking
Information
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
Literacy
Section 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to discuss the
history of contact lens development and the
 progression
2
of contact lens design to the
present
The student will be able to define
and abbreviations associated
 terminology
3
with contact lens design and fitting.
The student will be able to discuss the
 diagnoses and indications for contact lens
fitting
The student will review the anatomy and

physiology of the eyelids, anterior segment
Type of
Outcome:
Gen. Ed,
Program,
Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Course
Written examinations, projects
Course
Written examinations, projects
Course
Written examinations, projects
Course
Written examinations, projects
and tear film as it related to contact lens
wear
The student will be able to describe the

components of a contact lens
The student will be able to discuss the
 measurements and evaluations necessary to
fit gas permeable or soft contact lenses
The student will be able to describe

correction of astigmatism with contact lenses
Course
Written examination, projects
Course
Written examination, projects
Course
Written examination, projects
Section 7
Name of Person Completing This Form: Pattie Lamell
Date: 2/15/13