OPTICIANRY

Program Guide and

Student Handbook

Reynolds Community College

School of Health Professions

Associate in Applied Science Degree

&
Opticians Apprentice Career Studies Certificate
WELCOME TO REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Opticianry Program at Reynolds Community College.
We hope you will find the following information beneficial. This packet contains information about the
field of Opticianry, Virginia Opticians’ Board licensing requirements and specific information concerning
the two programs we offer. The first part of this packet is a guide to familiarize yourself with the
Opticianry programs and the steps for acceptance. The second part of the packet is the Opticianry
program’s student handbook and outlines the policies specific to our program.

General information about Reynolds Community College, financial aid and

college admissions can be found at the college website [Link]

The Opticianry program has the following course offerings available:

- Lecture courses may be on campus during the day with a 2 day a week schedule, hybrid with a
one day a week campus meeting and/or on the internet with virtual classes once a week. These
courses are offered in both the associate degree program and the opticians apprentice career
studies certificate program.

- Clinical courses are offered on campus during the day or evening with a 2 day a week schedule
and/or distance clinical courses that are completed at an assigned clinical site in your area or at
your current place of employment when applicable.

The faculty wishes you much success in your academic pursuit of an associate degree or career studies
certificate in Opticianry. If you need assistance of any kind, do not hesitate to contact the program
director. Directions to our campus may be found on the college website.

Program Head and Faculty Advisor

Yvonne Pelkey
ypelkey@[Link]
Office: Downtown Campus 516B
Phone: 804-523-5415

USPS Mailing Address: Program Physical Address:

PO Box 85622 700 East Jackson Street Room 512
Richmond, VA. 23285 Richmond, VA 23219
 Table of Contents

Page
OVERVIEW OF THE OPHTHALMIC PROFESSIONS 4
Program Description 4
Program Mission, Goals Objectives 5
AAS Degree Requirements 5
Licensure in Virginia 6
EXAM AND EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS 6
SHP PROGRAM CLINICAL COURSE OFFERINGS 6
SHP PROGRAM CLINICAL COURSE OFFERINGS 6
STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE Opticianry AAS Degree 7
AAS Curriculum 8
Grade Requirements 9
STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE Optician Apprentice CSC 9
Opticians Apprentice CSC Curriculum 9
ADA Compliance and Student Accommodations 10
Counseling Policy 10
College and opticianry Policies 11
Instructional Delivery methods 11
Clinical Responsibilities 11
Financial obligations 12
Equipment and Tool Requirements for Lab and Clinical 13
Homework Policies 14
Attendance Policies 15
Safety Procedures 15
Infectious disease Policy 15
Emergency Preparedness 16
Graduation Information 16
College Graduation Requirements 16
Virginia State Licensure Information 17
OPTICIANRY ORGANIZATION & BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION 17
College grievance Policy 17
Student learning outcomes 18
Opticianry Course descriptions 19
Appendix 1 Opticianry Distance learning Course Guidelines 22
Appendix 2 Testing Instructions for opticianry Courses 23
Appendix 3 REYNOLDS LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER HOLDINGS 25

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 OVERVIEW OF THE OPHTHALMIC PROFESSIONS
OPTICIAN – an eye care professional who has the responsibility for the dispensing of eyewear, including
spectacles, contact lenses, low-vision aids, and accessories. The optician may fabricate, verify, and fit
eyeglasses, contact lenses and other optical devices upon the written prescription of a medical doctor or
doctor of optometry. Once presented with this prescription, an optician is responsible for analyzing and
interpreting the prescription to determine the best products to match the patient’s lifestyle and visual
demands. State licensure is required in Virginia to become an Optician.

OPTOMETRIST - Doctors of Optometry (O.D.) are the independent primary health care professionals
for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the
visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting
the eye.

OPHTHALMOLOGIST –Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) a medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in

eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care,
from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. A board certified
ophthalmologist has passed a rigorous two-part examination given by the American Board of
Ophthalmology designed to assess his/her knowledge, experience and skills.

OPTOMETRIC PERSONNEL- The optometric assistant or technician is a person trained to assist an

Optometrist. Their duties may include, but not limited to: office skills, patient data collection & entry,
help in various pre-testing, instruction of contact lens care, and adjustment of eyeglasses.

OPHTHALMIC PERSONNEL- An ophthalmic assistant or technician is a member of the eye care

team who performs tasks that may include, but not limited to: refraction, contact lens fitting,
pre-test, pre-screening, medical history, and office management for the Ophthalmologist.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The program is nationally
accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation and a member of the National Federation of
Opticianry Schools. The Opticianry program is designed to prepare individuals in the art and science of
all phases of the making, fitting and dispensing of eyewear and contact lenses.

Commission on Opticianry Accreditation

PO Box 592 Canton, NY 13617
Phone: (703) 468-0566

The courses give a basis for many different employment opportunities in the optical field, but are
primarily designed to provide the education needed to have a successful career as an OPTICIAN.
Graduation from the program may lead to one of the following occupational goals: optician, private
practitioner, ophthalmic dispenser, optical laboratory manager, contact lens technician, branch
manager, optical laboratory technician, ophthalmic sales representative, ophthalmic research
technician, instructor in ophthalmic dispensing.

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Completion of the Opticianry degree program results in the conferring of the Associate in Applied
Science Degree in Opticianry and prepares the student for the licensing examinations required in
Virginia and most other licensed states. Completion of the Opticians Apprentice Certificate satisfies the
related instruction component of the Virginia State Apprenticeship program and is not a stand-alone
certificate for employment or licensure.

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

To provide quality education in the profession of Opticianry resulting in an Associate in Applied Science Degree
and to prepare graduates for employment meeting the needs of the workforce. As an equal opportunity
institution, Reynolds welcomes all and encourages its students to seek excellence in their studies.

PROGRAM GOALS

1. To add qualified professionals who can interpret prescriptions, fabricate eyewear, dispense spectacles and
contact lenses, communicate effectively, utilize sales techniques, and are self-competent to serve the visual
needs of the public.
2. To prepare graduates for successful employment in the optical field.
3. To prepare Opticianry students for successful completion of national certification and/or state licensing
exams.
4. To maintain qualified faculty that meet and/or exceed the standards set forth by the Commission
on Opticianry Accreditation and provide professional development opportunities.
5. To maintain program accreditation.
6. To eliminate hazardous waste and to reduce non-hazardous waste to the minimum levels economically and
technically practical, and to be in full compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate theoretical and technical optical knowledge at a level of a licensed
optician in the state of Virginia and other states requiring accreditation with similar requirements.
2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate clinical optical skills at a level of a licensed optician in the state of
Virginia and other states requiring accreditation with similar requirements. .
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate clinical competency in basic contact lens fitting.
4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate entry level business skills within the Opticianry profession.

AAS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

To earn the A.A.S. Degree in Opticianry, a total of 65 credit hours must be successfully completed. The
Opticianry program is a designed to be a five semester, two-year, full-time program. The required courses are a
mixture of humanities, social sciences, science, business, and Opticianry courses designed to prepare the
student for a career in the eye care industry. The optical courses are sequential, therefore, the student cannot
continue into a higher course without successfully completing the prerequisite course(s).

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 LICENSURE IN THE STATE OF VIRIGINIA

According to the DPOR Virginia Board of Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians Rules and
Regulations:
Part 1 Entry 18 VAC 100-20-10 section 5.

An applicant has to complete one of the following education requirements to sit for the
opticianry state board-licensing exam:

1. An approved two-year course in a school of opticianry, including the study of topics essential to
qualify for practicing as an optician (the AAS degree program);
OR
2. A two-year on the job apprenticeship with a minimum of one school year of related instruction
(the Optician Apprentice CSC program) while registered in the apprenticeship program in
accordance with the standards established by the VA State Department of Labor and Industry
Division of Apprenticeship Training.

Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians, Richmond VA 804-367-8569
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation [Link]

EXAM AND EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

The program has a strong track record of enabling students to successfully pass their state boards and gain
employment in the optical industry. In the year’s that employment is not 100%, the graduate decided to continue
their education in lieu of employment. Exam rates are based on graduate’s ability to pass on the 1st attempt.

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

ABO 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
NCLE 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
State Board 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Employment 100% 100% 93% 100% 100% 94%

SHP PROGRAM CLINICAL COURSE OFFERINGS

The college offers this program in affiliation with the healthcare agencies and practitioners in
the community. The college relies on its community affiliates to provide clinical education
opportunities for its students and expert clinical preceptors for many courses. The frequent
rapid changes in healthcare law, standards of practice, technology, and content of credentialing
examinations increasingly necessitates sudden changes in the program’s course content,
policies, procedures and course scheduling. As a result, the college cannot guarantee every
student continuous and uninterrupted clinical and course instruction as outlined in the printed
catalog curriculum for this program. Circumstances beyond the control of the college may
necessitate the postponement of course offerings or changes in the sequencing and/or location
of scheduled courses or clinical assignments. Additionally, the college may have to change the
instructor for courses after instruction has started.

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 STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE AAS DEGREE PROGRAM
1. Complete the Reynolds Community College online application form. (There
is no fee for applying) The “Apply NOW” link is on our website: [Link]

2. Send all transcripts from high school and any prior colleges attended to Reynolds Registrar’s
office. They must be official copies. Electronic submissions are best whenever available.
Allow 10-14 days for delivery and review of hard copy submissions.

3. Apply for any Financial Aid (if needed). You can apply for Aid on the college website also.
Aid applications usually take at least 2 months to process. It is very important to get it
done immediately if you are dependent upon the results for enrollment. Only one
application is needed to apply for aid for both the fall and spring semesters but a separate
application is required if you want to get aid in the summer semester.

IF Applicable: Students whose primary language is not English must either complete the college's
English language proficiency testing or submit required documentation for a waiver of these tests
prior to registration. Non-native speakers may be restricted to English as a Second Language (ESL)
classes, and will be expected to complete these before progressing to Math and English Placement
tests and most other classes. For additional information, please schedule an appointment with an
ESL Advisor in Building B, Room 364, Parham Road campus by calling 804.523-5020.

4. Have an interview with the Program head/Faculty Advisor. Interviews can be arranged by
contacting Ms. Pelkey directly via email or phone.

Once all 4 of these items have been completed, the applicant’s folder is coded complete, and
acceptance is granted (space permitting).

New class cohorts for the degree typically start in the Fall semester, however if enrollment is
strong enough, we may offer a Spring accelerated semester start with our online courses for
students with prior experience.

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 AAS DEGREE OPTICIANRY CURRICULUM
Course Course Course LEC. LAB. CRS.
Prefix Number Title HRS. HRS. CRE

Fall Term
OPT 150 Optical Laboratory Theory I 3 0 3
OPT 152 Optical Laboratory Clinical I 0 6 3
OPT 121* Optical Theory I 3 0 3
SDV 101 Orientation to Health Sciences 1 0 1
MTH 111* Basic Technical Mathematics 3 0 3
Total 10 6 13
Spring Term
OPT 151 Optical Laboratory Theory II 3 0 3
OPT 153 Optical Laboratory Clinical II 0 6 3
OPT 122 Optical Theory II 3 0 3
ENG 111 English Composition I 3 0 3
OPT 105 Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Eye 3 0 3
Total 12 6 15
Summer Term
OPT 160 Optical Dispensing Theory I 3 0 3
OPT 165 Optical Dispensing Clinical I 0 4 2
OPT 273 Contact Lens I 2 2 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 3
Total 8 6 11
Fall Term

OPT 260 Optical Dispensing Theory II 3 0 3

OPT 271 Optical Dispensing Clinical II 0 12 3
OPT 274 Contact Lens II 3 2 4
Humanities Elective (ASL 125, PHI 220, REL 230) 3 0 3
Total 9 14 13
Spring Term
OPT 154 Optical Business Management 3 0 3
OPT 280 Contact Lens l 2 4 4
OPT 272 Optical Dispensing Clinical III 0 12 3
Social Science Elective (ECO 201, PSY 200, PSY 230) 3 0 3
Total 8 16 13

Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree in Opticianry 65

*Math 111 is a co-requisite for OPT 121

Students who receive a final grade lower than "C or 71" in any of the Opticianry courses must
obtain permission from the program director to continue the major in Opticianry.

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 GRADE REQUIREMENTS
The following standards will be used in the Opticianry Program:
100 - 91 = A
90 - 81 = B
80 - 71 = C
70 - 61 = D 1
Below 61 = F 1
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A D or F in any opticianry courses requires the course to be repeated.

STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE APPRENTICE CSC PROGRAM

**Before you can begin, you must be registered with the DOLI Apprenticeship office.

1. Complete the Reynolds Community College online application form. (There

is no fee for applying) The “Apply NOW!” link is on our website: [Link]

2. Send transcripts from high school and any prior colleges attended to Reynolds Registrar’s office.

3. Apply for any Financial Aid (if needed). You can apply for Aid on the college website also. Aid
applications usually take at least 2 months to process. It is very important to get it done
immediately if you are dependent upon the results for enrollment.

4. Have an interview with the Program Head/Faculty Advisor. Interviews can be arranged by
contacting Ms. Pelkey directly via email or phone.

OPTICIAN APPRENTICE CAREER STUDIES

CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
Occupational Objectives: Students who successfully complete this career studies certificate program
and complete the 4000 hours of on-the-job training, as a registered apprentice will be eligible to sit for
the licensure examination to become a licensed optician in the State of Virginia. Individuals seeking
apprenticeship must register independently with the Department of Labor as an apprentice optician.
The college does not do this on your behalf.

To seek further details contact the Virginia Department of Labor Apprentice Training at
[Link]

Program Notes: In addition to the general college curricular admission requirements, an interview with
the Opticianry program head is required before beginning the curriculum. Students must be registered
as an Apprentice Optician with the Virginia Department of Labor. This career studies certificate program
may be completed in one, two or three years. The student can set the pace. All courses from the career
studies certificate are transferable into the degree program.

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 OPTICIAN APPRENTICE CAREER STUDIES
CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
Course Course LEC. LAB. CRS.
Prefix Number Course Title HRS. HRS. CRE.

Fall Semester
OPT 121 Optical Theory I 3 0 3
OPT 150 Optical Laboratory Theory I 3 0 3

Spring Semester
OPT 122 Optical Theory II 3 0 3
OPT 151 Optical Laboratory Theory II 3 0 3
Summer Semester
OPT 160 Optical Dispensing Theory I 3 0 3
OPT 165 Optical Dispensing Clinical I 0 4 2

May be taken any semester

OPT 105 Anatomy, Physiology, and Path of Eye 3 0 3

Total 18 4 20

**Please Note: Reynolds has no control over the required hours of on-the-job training. Your
on-the-job training can, however, be used for credit by able for OPT 165 once it has been
completed.

ADA COMPLIANCE AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

The Office of Student Accommodations assists students with documented disabilities gain access to
College programs, services, and activities our goal is to identify needs and implement services in
accordance with the guidelines established by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students who wish to request accommodations should contact
the Office of Student Accommodations [OSA] on the Downtown or Parham Road Campus to schedule an
appointment. Service for the Western Campus is coordinated through the Parham Road Office. Please
visit[Link] or call
(804)523-5628 for more information or to seek assistance.

COUNSELING POLICY

The Opticianry Program uses the counseling policy as stated in the current college catalog.
[Link] You may also contact the Office of Student Affairs at 804-523-5005,
or email studentsupport@[Link]

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 COLLEGE AND OPTICIANRY POLICIES
This Opticianry Student Handbook along with the Reynolds College Catalog and the Reynolds Student
Handbook will provide you with valuable information concerning academic procedures, guidelines and
requirements of a Reynolds Community College student.

Each student is given a copy of the catalog and these two handbooks, or they can be accessed via the
college website. The student is expected to be familiar with the contents of each book and to consult
with these publications when questions arise.

Current College catalog:

[Link]

Current Reynolds Student Handbook:

[Link]

To be a successful optician, one must not only be able to fit and adjust glasses, contact lenses, low vision
aids but also communicate effectively with the public, doctors, management, wholesalers, and other
businesses. You must also be prepared for marketing, salesmanship and management. The varied
courses in the degree curriculum address these needs and provide a foundation for success in all these
areas.

The program director is also assigned as your faculty advisor to guide you, but the ultimate
responsibility for registering in the proper courses is yours. Your advisor will provide you with a
program plan to follow. This plan is to be used as a check sheet to ensure that you have met all the
program course requirements.

We hope that your college experience will be pleasant as well as beneficial. The faculty wishes you
much success in your academic pursuit of an associate degree or apprentice certificate in Opticianry.

If you need assistance of any kind, do not hesitate to ask one of the Opticianry faculty members.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY METHODS

The Opticianry program presents lessons within courses using print-based materials, computer assisted
lectures, guest lectures, conventional lecture, internet, video and audio. Students are assigned activities
which will require the student to read textbooks, read trade journals, locate, read and download
internet materials. Students will be required to provide written and oral answers to assignments and in-
class activities. Some of these activities will be individual or group participation projects.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
During their second-year students will fit actual patients with eyewear and contact lenses in the
REYNOLDS Optical Clinics. Distance education students will be required to have an approved clinical site
and preceptor to perform these courses.

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The clinical course learning experiences are a required part of the program. In addition, during the
dispensing clinical II & III courses, off campus clinical rotations may take place. During this time the
student may be responsible for working at an outside clinical site that is assigned by the instructor.
Students must take this into consideration and prepare for any schedule conflicts in advance.

The REYNOLDS Optical clinics are conducted and operated in the same manner that an independent
provider would function. Each student is expected to dress and act in a professional manner. Both
clinics are non-profit organizations and services are available to staff, faculty and students at the
College. Clinic rules and regulations will be given to each student and discussed in detail the first clinical
class meeting.

The Optical Clinic will be open for regular hours that will be posted every fall and spring semesters
and are located on the 5th floor of the Downtown Campus.

All measurements, fittings and adjustments of eyewear and contact lenses must be checked by the
instructor or supervising optician. It is illegal to dispense prescription eyewear or contact lenses in the
Commonwealth of Virginia without a license. It is illegal to fit contact lenses in the Commonwealth of
Virginia without being contact lens endorsed.

Financial Requirements for on-campus dispensing and contact lens clinics: In addition to the regular
college tuition and fees, the Opticianry program requires:

Current eye examination (must be done before taking OPT 273) $40-100

Personal pair of safety glasses & ear protection $15-80

(Non-Rx safety eyewear is made available for on-campus labs)

White laboratory coat (based on clinical setting requirement) $20-45

Student Name badge $10-15

Headset with microphone (for all online course sections) $25-75

Mailing costs (for distance clinical courses only) $ varies by location*

Testing center fees (for distance clinical courses only) $ varies by location*

Note: The above costs are approximate, clinical site dependent, and subject to change.

*Distance learning students are required to take proctored exams and complete projects to be
sent back to the college throughout the curriculum. Each student must have an approved
proctor and, if there is a fee, the student is required to pay for the services they decide to use.

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 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS REQUIRED FOR LAB AND CLINICAL COURSES

Students enrolled in campus based clinical sections will have access to all program resources, including
the required items listed below. Students who choose to enroll in distance clinical courses and use an
approved clinical site off campus must have access to the following environments for each course:

OPT 152 & OPT 153 – A finishing laboratory which includes the following equipment at minimum:
• Lens edger
• Hand Stone / Hand Edger
• Groover
• Polisher
• Tinting Unit
• Manual Lensometer
• Frame Warmer

OPT 165, 271 & 272 – An optical dispensary which includes the following equipment at minimum:
• Dispensing tables
• Frame & Lens displays
• Pupilometer
• Spectacle ordering system
• Frame Warmer
• Lensometer

OPT 273, 274 & 280 – A contact lens examination area which includes the following equipment at minimum:
• Slit Lamp
• Keratometer
• Trail lens set or Phoropter
• Visual Acuity tests
• Soft and GP Trial Contact lenses
• Radiuscope

All students need to have access to the following additional tools to successfully complete their clinical
competencies. If a clinical site does not have an item that you will need for class, it is the student’s
responsibility to obtain it. Students may purchase any items through any given supplier; however
Reynolds Opticianry program has a discount program for students through OptiSource that offers up to
40% off most items you may need.

When beginning at a clinical site – please check to ensure you have what you may need with your
preceptor or instructor. If you are missing any required items, you may order them through OptiSource
or see if there is another optical location that may be willing to allow you to borrow what you need.
However, many students like to take advantage of the student discount and purchase a tool kit for
themselves and that they can use throughout their career.

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 Tool or Instrument Description OPT Course it will be required in
Lens Clock & Thickness Caliper 152,153,271,272
Narrow Double Nylon Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Wide jaw Angling Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Nylon Gripping Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Flat Chain Nose Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Round Metal/Flat Nylon Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Cutting Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Lens Sizing Plier 152, 153
Nose Pad Adjusting Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Lens Axis Aligning Plier 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Compression Sleeve Assembly Plier 153,271, 272
Flat and Philips head Screwdrivers 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
PD Ruler 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Circumference Gauge 153, 165
Lens marking Pens for AR coatings 152, 153, 165, 271, 272
Compression Sleeve trimming Pliers 153, 271, 272
Eyewire Shaping Plier 152, 153
Rx Aligner 153, 165, 271, 272
PAL Fitting Tool 165, 271, 272

HOMEWORK POLICY

A college education is gained from a combination of attending lectures and/or labs, completing formal
assignments, and doing additional homework outside of scheduled class times. The amount of
assigned homework will vary depending on the instructor and the course content. Although there is no
official required work schedule for homework, a good rule-of-thumb is to plan for two-three hours of
homework for every one hour of class time. When an instructor does not give assignments to fill this
time during a given week, you are expected to do work independently to review the content and
prepare for the next class or assignment.

To help you be successful, Reynolds offers several support services. We have an excellent library,
academic support center and multiple stations to access the internet. You are encouraged to take
advantage of the services that are available at the college.

Unless otherwise stated in the course syllabus, the Opticianry department late assignment policy is as
follows:
Homework assigned in any Opticianry classes should be turned in by the given due dates. Ten
points will be deducted from the total score for that assignment for each day it is late up to 30
points. After 3 days, the assignment will not be accepted and a grade of zero will be given for
that assignment. No more than 3 assignments may be submitted late in a given class.
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 ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is considered essential to academic success in this program. Since there are constant
learning opportunities between faculty and students, between students and other students, and
between students and patients in the clinics. It is expected that you will attend each meeting of each
course in which you are enrolled. It is understood that sometimes situations occur that are unavoidable
and may cause you to miss class. Personal or family problems, automobile breakdowns, and illnesses
happen to the best of us - students and faculty alike.

When you miss a class, you are responsible for learning the material that was covered before attending
the next class or lab. It is recommended to create a network with your fellow classmates in case you
miss a class. Contacting the instructor via email is an option, however, if they are unable to reply before
the next class meeting it is still your responsibility to find out what material you missed.

If a quiz or test is missed, it is up to the instructor whether a make-up will be administered. Individual
course policies for making up for assignments, papers, quizzes, or tests that are missed will be explained
by each instructor the first time each class meets. The policy will also be included in the course syllabus
or outline given to each student at the first class meeting.

SAFETY PROCEDURES
The laboratory instructor will review the specific rules that are applicable to the laboratory. In general,
students are allowed to operate machinery, use equipment or tools when they have been instructed in
the proper use of that equipment. Students are not allowed to use equipment, machinery or tools
unless they have received operation and safety instruction for the equipment. No equipment,
machinery or tools will be used without an instructor in the laboratory.

There are strict rules in force for the safety of students and faculty in the laboratory and clinics. The
optical shop and contact lens areas contain equipment and materials which could be harmful and cause
serious injury to an individual or to the class. It is the responsibility of each and every student to be
aware of the dangers in the lab & clinic area and act in a safe and appropriate manner.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available in each lab for solutions encountered. It will be necessary to
acquaint yourself with these data sheets. Students are required to wear safety eyewear while
operating any equipment and ear plugs as needed.

In all classes, labs, and clinics, students should inform the instructor of any accidents, no matter how
minor they may seem at the time. Campus security should be notified immediately of any accident.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE POLICY

As a student performing in the clinical/practicum facilities, you must understand that you may be
exposed to environmental hazards and infectious diseases including, but not limited to tuberculosis,
hepatitis B and HIV (AIDS). Reynolds Community College recommends that all students entering
programs in the School of Health Sciences obtain the Hepatitis B vaccine prior to entering the clinical
experience portion of the program.
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 EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS STATMENT
In the event if a college-wide emergency, course requirements, classes, deadlines, and grading schemes
are subject to changes that may include alternative delivery methods, alternative methods of interaction
with the instructor, class materials, and/or classmates, a revised attendance policy, and a revised
semester calendar and/or grading scheme.

In the case of a college-wide emergency, please refer to the following about changes in this course:
• Canvas Course webpage: [Link]
• Instructor’s email from Syllabus or Canvas

For more general information about the emergency situation, please refer to:
• College website: [Link]
• College Telephone number: (804) 371-3000
• To register for emergency text messaging, email, or voice mail go to
[Link]

GRADUATION INFORMATION

Instructions:

1. Determine a plan for completion of your curriculum and have it approved by the Program head.
As you complete a semester, check off the courses you have completed on the program plan
provided by the program director.
2. If sending transcripts from other colleges, do that as soon as possible. Transcripts can take 3-4
weeks to be processed. You can check to see if they have been entered by checking your
unofficial transcript in the Student Information System. If you should have courses transferring
and they do not appear in SIS contact the records office at 804-523-5029.
3. In the 1ST week of the semester before you wish to graduate, print your unofficial transcript
from the student information system. Bring it and your curriculum plan to the program director
for final review and approval to ensure you have properly prepared to complete all your
requirements.

COLLEGE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The student must:

1. Complete the total credit hours required in the respective program in which they are candidates
for the degree or certificate.
2. Apply for graduation with the Registrar Office by the published deadlines.
3. Satisfactorily fulfill all obligations, financial and otherwise, to the College.
4. Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

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 VIRGINIA STATE LICENSING INFORMATION
If you wish to graduate and take your state board exam on time it is vital that you make sure you are
aware of the application deadlines! It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they submit their
applications on time. The program head will try to inform students of upcoming dates but it is not
his/her responsibility to do so.

VA State Board Exam applications & deadline dates can be received from:
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
804-367-8509
[Link]

The VA state Contact Lens Endorsement is a separate application that you will need to request.

In the 1st week of your last semester, make sure you find out the dates that your application(s) for the
state boards are due.

OPTICIANRY ORGANIZATION & BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMISSION ON OPTICIANRY ACCREDITATION
229 East 85th Street #194
New York, NY 10028
[Link]

Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
804-367-8509
[Link]

COLLEGE GRIEVANCE POLICY

Reynolds Community College is dedicated to an affirmative action policy that provides that all matters
relating to present and prospective students will be handled fairly and equally without regard to race,
color, sex, age, political affiliation, religion, disability, national origin, or other non-merit factors.

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Students may file academic or non-academic grievances within the policy. The grievance policy can be
found in its entirety in the college student handbook.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes for a graduate of the Opticianry Degree Program should include but are not
limited to the following:
1. Define the scope of practice of opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologist and other eyecare
professionals.
2. Explain the history of lenses, eyeglasses and Opticianry.
3. Describe how lens materials are manufactured.
4. Explain the theories of light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
5. Analyze the ophthalmic prescription.
6. Explain the application and use of the lens cross and flat transposition.
7. Describe the refractive errors and their correction.
8. Explain the process of measuring visual acuity.
9. Identify the use and parts of the lensometer.
10. Determine the power of the cylinder away from the axis.
11. Explain prism and how it affects the patient.
12. Explain Snell’s Law and the index of refraction.
13. Explain and demonstrate the steps of the ophthalmic finishing process.
14. Explain and demonstrate the uses of the lensometer.
15. Explain basic record keeping procedures.
16. Identify frame adjustment tools.
17. Describe techniques of hardening glass lenses, and policies of FDA and ANSI regarding testing of
impact resistance.
18. Explain proper laboratory and workshop safety procedures.
19. Explain proper handling and techniques for proper environmental handling of optical substances
and waste products.
20. Describe the specialized application of aphakic lenses.
21. Define and explain presbyopia and the different lens forms used for correction.
22. Demonstrate skills in prescription interpretation and analysis.
23. Apply ANSI standards to ophthalmic eyewear.
24. Describe the procedures used in surfacing lenses.
25. Explain the applications of specialty lenses.
26. Demonstrate an understanding of lifestyle dispensing.
27. Demonstrate clinical dispensing skills.
28. Understand clinical management skills.
29. Explain effective communication skills both verbal and written within the optical industry.
30. Understand basic optical management procedures.
31. Describe the use of absorptive lenses.
32. Understand proper base curve selection.
33. Calculate lens edge and center thickness.
34. Define and describe the parts, styles and materials of current spectacle frames.
35. Explain the boxing and datum systems of measuring frames and how to interpret frame
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 markings.
36. Execute accurate monocular and binocular interpupillary measurements.
37. Describe the six major types of lens aberrations and how they affect vision.
38. Analyze the special needs of the high myope and high hyperope to include lenses and frames
and etc.
39. Explain properties of visible and invisible light.
40. Calculate and correct vertical prism at the reading level.
41. Explain and demonstrate basic bench alignment.
42. Describe and demonstrate basic frame adjustments.
43. Demonstrate how to take accurate bifocal, trifocal and progressive height measurements.
44. Demonstrate the skills of ordering and processing prescription eyewear.
45. Understand ethical professional conduct for opticians.
46. Understand the lens coating processes.
47. Understand the use of current technology at work in the ophthalmic field.
48. Understand the need for basic equipment maintenance and repair.
49. Demonstrate frame repairs.
50. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history and development of contact lenses.
51. Describe the nomenclature of contact lenses.
52. Understand the theory behind the corneal/lens relationship.
53. Understand the physiological parameters for fitting contact lenses.
54. Demonstrate proper insertion and removal of contact lenses.
55. Understand basic contact lens fitting problems and their solutions.
56. Operate the instruments necessary for contact lens verification and fitting.
57. Demonstrate the proper care and handling of contact lenses
58. Explain how to modify and rigid contact lenses.
59. Understand the human optical system and ocular anatomy
60. Demonstrate product knowledge and understanding of the diverse uses of optical products.
61. Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of refractometry

OPTICIANRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OPT 121 Optical Theory I (3 credits)

Introduces theory and application of ophthalmic lenses. Presents history, basic manufacturing and
quality standards of ophthalmic lenses, propagation of light, refraction and dioptric measurements, true
power, surface power, nominal lens formula. Explains lens makers' equation, boxing system, spherical
lens design, fundamental aspects of cylindrical lenses, sphero-cylinder lens design, and flat and toric
transposition. Lecture 3 hours per week.

OPT 122 Optical Theory II (3 credits)

Explores the development of multifocal lenses, application of multifocal lenses, survey of current
ophthalmic lens, the properties of spherocylinder lenses, and an in-depth analysis of the optics of
ophthalmic prisms. Prerequisite: OPT 121. Lecture 3 hours per week

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OPT 150 Optical Laboratory Theory I (3 credits)
Introduces the student to the terminology, instruments, lens, frames, and materials used in the
surfacing and finishing of optical prescription eyewear. Presents personal and environmental safety
issues. Corequisite: OPT 152. Lecture 3 hours per week.

OPT 151 Optical Laboratory Theory (3 credits)

Covers making eyeglasses with advanced prescriptions and frames. Includes verification and
neutralization techniques for single vision lens and bifocals, frame repair, accomplishing prescribed
prism by decentration, verification and neutralization, semi-rimless glasses, and multifocal glasses.
Prerequisites: OPT 150 and OPT 152 or equivalent. Corequisite: OPT 153. Lecture 3 hours per week.

OPT 152 Optical Laboratory Clinical I (3 credits)

Provides the clinical component of Optical Laboratory Theory I. Provides students the opportunity to
learn clinical skills in fundamental optical laboratory tasks at the entry level under the direction and
supervision of a preceptor. Emphasizes accuracy and attaining skills that meet acceptable professional
standards. Corequisite: OPT 150. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

OPT 153 Optical Laboratory Clinical II (3 credits)

Provides the clinical component of Optical Laboratory Theory II. Presents students with an opportunity
to learn clinical skills for optical laboratory tasks at the advanced level under the direction and
supervision of a preceptor. Emphasizes accuracy and the attainment of skills that meet acceptable
professional standards. Prerequisites: OPT 150 and OPT 152 or equivalent. Corequisite: OPT 151.
Laboratory 6 hours per week.

OPT 154 Optical Business Management (3 credits)

Covers basic management and leadership skills necessary for a successful eye care office. Teaches the
analysis, creative thinking, judgment, planning strategy, and implementation skills necessary for today's
optical business challenges. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Online Course)

OPT 160 Optical Dispensing Theory I (3 credits)

Introduces the student to the skills necessary for becoming a dispensing optician. Includes the history of
the profession, patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens selection,
prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques. Prerequisite: OPT 121 or equivalent. Corequisite: OPT
165. Lecture 3 hours per week.

OPT 165 Optical Dispensing Clinical I (2 credits)

Provides the student with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary for becoming a dispensing
optician. Covers patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens selection,
prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques. Serves as the clinical component of Optical Dispensing
Theory I. Prerequisite: OPT 121 or equivalent. Co-requisite: OPT 160. Laboratory 4 hours per week.

OPT 260 Optical Dispensing Theory II (3 credits)

Focuses on the development and refinement of the skills necessary for students to become a licensed
dispensing optician, including patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens
selection, prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques. Prerequisites: OPT 160 and OPT 165 or
equivalent. Corequisite: OPT 271. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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OPT 271 Optical Dispensing Clinical II (3 credits)
Focuses on the development and refinement of the skills necessary for students to become a licensed
dispensing optician, including patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens
selection, prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques. Serves as the clinical component of Optical
Dispensing Theory II. Prerequisites: OPT 160 and OPT 165 or equivalent. Corequisite: OPT 260.
Laboratory 12 hours per week.

OPT 272 Optical Dispensing Clinical III (3 credits)

Focuses on the development and refinement of the skills necessary for students to become a licensed
dispensing optician, including patient/client measurements, frame and lens materials, frame and lens
selection, prescription analysis, and adjustment techniques. Prerequisites: OPT 260 and OPT 271 or
equivalent. Laboratory 12 hours per week.

OPT 273 Contact Lens I (3 credits)

Introduces basic concepts and techniques of contact lens fitting, contact lens design, contact lens
materials, and contact lens nomenclature. Covers contact lens insertion and removal techniques, and
basic slit lamp and keratometry skills. Prerequisites: OPT 105 or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours per week
and Laboratory 2 hours per week.

OPT 274 Contact Lens II (4 credits)

Explores soft spherical and gas permeable contact lens fitting philosophies, tolerances, and designs.
Develops the student's patient evaluation skills, patient training skills, and skills for evaluating the fit
and verification of contact lenses. Prerequisite: OPT 273 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week and
Laboratory 2 hours per week.

OPT 280 Contact Lens III (4 credits)

Promotes the development of clinical skills in fundamental contact lens tasks at the entry level under
the direction and supervision of a preceptor. Emphasizes professional standards. Prerequisite: OPT 274
or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours per week and Laboratory 4 hours per week.

OPT 105 Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Eye (3 credits)

This course will include fundamentals of various body systems and principles of human physiology,
methods of drug delivery including the advantages and disadvantages of drops, ointments, sustained
release systems, systemic use of medications, basic characteristics of common external and internal
diseases of the eye, and ocular emergencies. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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Appendix 1

Reynolds Opticianry Distance Learning Course Guidelines

Lecture courses:
• A minimum of 1 mandatory virtual meeting will be held every 1 to 2 weeks
(preferably there will be a meeting every week). Faculty will wait a maximum of 15 minutes
for students to sign in, otherwise the meeting will be cancelled.
• Assignments will be graded and returned to the student within 5 business days of the posted
submission due date.
• Unless there are mitigating circumstances, changes made to the class schedule will be announced at
least 1 week in advance.
• All student questions pertaining to the course or assignments should be sent to the faculty through
the Class Discussion forum on the course canvas page. Students should only email instructors if the
subject is a private matter. Texting an instructor is prohibited.
• Faculty will reply to student discussion inquiries and emails within a 48 hour period.
• Virtual meetings are mandatory for an attendance grade unless otherwise stated in the course
syllabus. Attendance policies for each course will be covered by the instructor during the orientation
or first meeting.
• Students are responsible for coordinating proctored exam sites at approved sites per college policy.

Clinical Courses:
• Faculty will assess all major competencies in person or by live video streaming.
• Instructors will communicate with the clinical site preceptors a minimum of 3 times during the
semester, more often as needed to provide assistance and feedback.
• Students must submit a copy of their photo ID for any video submission assignment to be accepted.
• Weekly clinical discussion postings will be submitted on Canvas and the instructor will
provide feedback to student postings regularly.
• Weekly reports are required to be scanned, faxed to the instructor or uploaded on the course
canvas page and must be signed by the preceptor.
• Students living within a 3 hour radius of the college must come to campus for major
assessments. Students who are outside the 3 hour radius will have assessments proctored by
the faculty member via live video streaming (Skype, Zoom, Google plus, etc..) and must have the
ability to connect to the internet reliably while at their clinical site.
• OPT 152, 153 will have a proctored mid-semester project and a practical final exam.
• OPT 165 will have proctored midterm and final practical exams.
• OPT 271 and 272 will have proctored final practical exams.
• OPT 273, 274 and 280 will have a proctored final practical exam.

Any questions regarding these policies may be directed to the program director, Yvonne
Pelkey.

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Appendix 2

Testing Instructions For Opticianry Courses

Please read over these procedures very carefully and contact your faculty if you have any
questions.

Most all written tests/exams are held online through Canvas. All students are expected to adhere to the
Academic Honesty policy. This means that the use of textbooks, notes, or help from another person is not
permitted unless specific instructions have been given by the faculty of the course. Any student found to be
guilty of academic dishonesty will receive a zero on the assignment and will be reported to the Office of Student
Affairs.

Procedures for Written Final Exams

➢ The Final Exam must be proctored using an approved online modality or site during the time set forth by
the faculty and posted on the course webpage.

➢ It is the student’s responsibility to provide the faculty with their proctor information and submit the
“Proctor Request Form” to the faculty by the specified deadlines.

➢ Failure to make any required deadlines may result in an inability to take the final exam and the student
will be given a zero for the exam.

➢ Students taking multiple classes must provide Proctor Information for each class regardless if it is the
same faculty. This information must include: the testing site name and location, proctor name, phone
number, and email address. A forum may also be set up on Discussion Board for this pertinent
information.

➢ Only students taking the exam at a NON-Reynolds testing site must complete and send the Proctor
Request Form to the faculty as indicated.

➢ Students taking the exam at a Reynolds testing center must use the “testing ticket” given by the faculty
and posted on the course webpage.

➢ It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements well in advance and be familiar with the policies
and hours of operation for the testing site location they choose.

➢ The exam will be conducted online (therefore your site needs to have internet access) and is password
protected. A password will be provided upon proof of identity when you arrive at the testing location.

➢ ONLY In the event Canvas is down due to server issues, a hard copy of the exam will be provided for you
to complete.

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Procedures for Practical Exams

➢ OPT 152, 153, 165, 271, 272, 273, 274 and 280 require the completion of a practical exam.

➢ Students who reside within a 3 hour radius of Richmond, Virginia will be required to travel to campus for
major assessments and/or examinations.

➢ Students outside a 3 hour radius of the college must make arrangements with the faculty to schedule a
live video streaming session and the faculty member will proctor the exam.

➢ Proctors for dispensing, contact lens and laboratory clinical sites cannot be the student’s preceptor for the
class or any individual who works directly with the student on a daily basis (ie: store manager, fellow
employee, etc).

➢ For distance proctoring the practical exam pack will be mailed directly to the preceptor or a third party at
least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled exam date.

➢ NOTE: the exam pack must be received back at the college by the posted deadline. This means it must be
mailed/shipped with significant prior notice to arrive on time. Please be mindful of any holidays or
weekends in which mailing/shipments are not received.

Policy Regarding College Emergencies

Students shall be expected to take course-related tests at their regularly scheduled times and in the
format and manner specified by the faculty. No exceptions shall be made without college approved
accommodations and the permission of the faculty member for that course. If the student fails to
appear for a test, it shall be the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty member and make
arrangements for a make-up test, at the discretion of the faculty member. In the event the college
closes due to inclement weather or other college emergency, make-up tests will be extended by the
number of days the college is closed.

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Appendix 3

REYNOLDS LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

In line with the mission to provide an environment where students and faculty can meet their
learning and teaching needs, Reynolds Library provides students and faculty access to adequate
learning and information resources and services to support the associate degree, certificate, and
career studies certificate programs that the college offers.

Students attending classes at any location or via distance education have full access to all library
materials. The libraries on the Downtown and Parham Road Campuses are open Monday through
Saturday for 66 hours per week during each semester. The Goochland Campus library is open
Monday through Friday for 54 hours per week. For library hours, check
[Link] allows users access to circulation, reference,
periodicals, videos, and computers resources on-site. In addition, users can search the collection
through the online library catalog or access millions of articles, ebooks or videos through over 150
online databases. This is especially useful for students enrolled in distance education classes, giving
them access to the same materials as students who are on campus. The complete list of electronic
databases currently available to students and faculty can be found from library’s web page at
[Link]

In addition, the Reynolds library is a member of the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) consortium,
composed of the libraries of the 39 state-supported colleges and universities within Virginia and 32
private institutions that have been permitted to join the consortium. VIVA’s mission is to provide, in
an equitable, cooperative, and cost-effective manner, enhanced access to library and information
resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s academic libraries. Through VIVA, colleges are able to
improve faculty and staff productivity, enhance learning, avoid duplications of collections, and better
utilize technology. Through enhanced support of interlibrary loan services, improved sharing of
Virginia’s exceptional print and microfilm collections is achieved. Shared access to online library
resources improves coordinated collection development. VIVA's Memorandum of
Understanding details the agreement among the member libraries.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) also utilizes group purchasing power to contract for
several databases and services. Each year, Reynolds Library, along with the other 22 colleges in the
VCCS, pays an apportioned amount based on each college’s enrollment toward the group purchase of
VCCS databases.

All VIVA, VCCS and Reynolds Library Databases are remotely accessible to all faculty members and
currently enrolled students who have Internet access from home computers or from local school or
public libraries as described in Off-campus Access to Reynolds’ Databases.

Reynolds Library has also participated in VIVA’s Cooperative Borrowing Program which allows current
Reynolds students, faculty, and staff to borrow library materials directly from participating academic
libraries such as the University of Virginia, University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth
University, etc.

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 Through interlibrary loan agreements, students and faculty also have access to the physical materials
from other libraries in the country. An online interlibrary loan request form makes such opportunities
easily accessible to all students and faculty.

A summary of the library's circulation policies, including a description of the interlibrary loan
agreements and procedures, can be found on the library's web site.

The library staff maintains a collection of print and online library resources that meet the teaching
and learning needs of the college’s students and faculty and that support the range of academic
programs offered by the college. The staff continually reviews its collections and connections to
online resources. Program heads and individual teaching faculty are encouraged to recommend new
library resources and an online form for recommending the purchase of new resources is available on
the library’s web site. The policy and procedures for collection development are published and made
available to all faculty at [Link]

REYNOLDS LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER HOLDINGS

Call No Status Title

RE36.H56 A3 1993 Normal Second sight /
RE46 .A44 2006 Normal All about your eyes /
RE46 .D82 V. 2 Normal System of ophthalmology.
RE46 .D82 V. 4 Normal System of ophthalmology.
RE46 .D82 V. 5 Normal System of ophthalmology.
RE46 .N4 1991 Normal Medical sciences for the ophthalmic assistant /
RE46 .N57 1992 Normal Ophthalmology, principles and concepts /
RE46 .O62 1987 V. 1 Normal Ophthalmic technology :
RE46 .O62 1987 V. 2 Normal Ophthalmic technology :
RE46 .O62 1987 V. 3 Normal Ophthalmic technology :
RE46 .O62 1987 V. 4 Normal Ophthalmic technology :
RE46 .V4 2004 Normal Vaughan & Asbury's general ophthalmology /
RE48 .C56 1987 Normal Clinical light damage to the eye /
RE48 .H34 1999 Normal Emergencies in eyecare /
RE48 .H87 1985 Normal Computer eye-stress :
RE48 .O67 1986 Normal Optical radiation and visual health /
RE48 .W43 2004 Normal Manual of eye emergencies :
RE48.2.A5 R67
Normal Rosenbloom & Morgan's vision and aging /
2007
RE48.2.A5 V57
Normal Vision and aging :
1986
RE48.2.C5 E93 1983 Normal The Eye in childhood /
RE48.2.C5 H37
Normal Paediatric optometry /
2004

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RE48.2.C5 L413
Normal Assessing children's vision :
1999
RE48.2.C5 M66
Normal Eye care for infants and young children /
1997
Optometric management of learning-related vision
RE48.2.C5 S34 2006 Normal
problems /
RE48.2.C5 T39 1997 Normal Practical paediatric ophthalmology /
RE48.9 .M36 2008 Normal Manual of ocular diagnosis and therapy /
RE48.9 .N676 2010 Normal Ophthalmic diseases and therapeutics /
RE48.9 .W54 1994 Normal The Wills eye manual :
RE51 .C34 1998 Normal The eye book :
RE51 .C34 1998 Normal The eye book :
RE51 .K58 2007 Normal Fact and fiction of healthy vision :
RE51 .L585 2002 Normal Living with vision problems :
RE51 .Z56 1996 Normal Complete guide to eyecare, eyeglasses & contact lenses /

RE51 .Z56 1996 Normal Complete guide to eyecare, eyeglasses & contact lenses /
RE56 .G56 1993 Normal Ophthalmology made ridiculously simple /
RE67 .A32 1992 Normal Adler's physiology of the eye :
RE71 .A25 1974 Normal Color atlas of anterior segment eye diseases /
RE72.5 .D83 1998 Normal Basic procedures /
RE72.5 .D83 2006 Normal Clinical skills for the ophthalmic examination :
RE72.5 .L427 2012 Normal Certified ophthalmic assistant exam review manual /
RE73 .H45 1999 Normal Instrumentation for eyecare paraprofessionals /
RE75 .B87 1997 Normal Laboratory and radiologic tests for primary eye care /
RE75 .C474 2004 Normal Clinical procedures for ocular examination /
RE75 .K35 2006 Normal Clinical diagnosis in ophthalmology /
RE79.B5 G6 1984 Normal Biomicroscopy for contact lens practice :
RE79.P4 H45 1993 Normal Visual fields /
Overcoming complications of LASIK and other eye
RE85 .S53 2010 Normal
surgeries /
RE88 .S76 2010 Normal Ophthalmic nursing /
RE91 .B75 2007 Normal The low vision handbook for eyecare professionals /
RE91 .D48 1998 Normal Low vision :
RE91 .F597 Normal Management of low vision /
RE91 .F67 1991 Normal The art and practice of low vision /
RE92 .C58 1991 Normal Amblyopia :
RE216.D78 M37
Normal Reversing dry eye syndrome :
2007
RE216.D78 P37
Normal The dry eye :
2003
RE334 .B7 2003 Normal Anterior eye disease and therapeutics A-Z /
RE336 .A76 1998 Normal Beyond glasses! :

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RE336 .A93 2007 Normal Refractive surgery /
RE336 .B75 2000 Normal The laser vision breakthrough :
RE336 .E38 1999 Normal How to see like a hawk when you're blind as a bat :
RE336 .K67 2001 Normal Lasik :
RE336 .K67 2006 Normal LASIK :
Diagnosis, contact lens prescribing, and care of the
RE339 .Z33 1999 Normal
keratoconus patient /
RE451 .D88 1999 Normal Cataract and glaucoma for eyecare paraprofessionals /
RE551 .J64 1995 Normal Retina, vitreous, and choroid :
RE551 .P73 1998 Normal Practical atlas of retinal disease and therapy /
RE551 .R486 2006 Normal Retinal imaging /
RE661.D3 D36 2000 Normal Macular degeneration :
RE661.D3 D36 2000 Normal Macular degeneration :
RE661.D3 S26 2008 Normal Macular degeneration :
RE661.D3 W37
Normal Macular degeneration :
1998
RE661.D5 A7 1992 Normal Diabetes and primary eye care /
RE735 .E93 2005 Normal Binocular vision /
RE871 .M25 2006 Normal The pediatric glaucomas /
RE871 .T76 1997 Normal Glaucoma :
RE901.T67 G73
Normal Toxicology of the eye :
1986
RE921 .S23 1997 Normal The island of the colorblind and Cycad Island /
RE921 .S23 1997 Normal The island of the colorblind and Cycad Island /
RE925 .B64 2006 Normal Borish's clinical refraction /
Ocular accommodation, convergence, and fixation
RE925 .G67 1995 Normal
disparity :
RE925 .H76 1996 Normal Last minute optics :
RE925 .L46 2006 Normal Optics, retinoscopy, and refractometry /
RE925 .L47 Normal Clinical refraction and visual science /
RE925 .W47 2002 Normal Clinical pearls in refractive care /
RE927 .B46 1989 Normal Clinical visual optics /
RE938.5 .I57 1989 Normal Presbyopia research :
RE938.5 .P74 1987 Normal Presbyopia :
RE939.7 .M54 1990 Normal Dictionary of optometry /
RE951 .B4 Normal Ophthalmic prescription work.
RE951 .D68 1988 Normal Practical aspects of ophthalmic optics /
RE951 .D73 1990 Normal Ophthalmic dispensing :
RE951 .F36 1987 Normal Clinical optics /
RE951 .G76 1996 Normal Primary care optometry :
RE951 .J35 2003 Normal Ophthalmic lenses & dispensing /

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 The principles and practice of optical dispensing and fittin
RE951 .S2 Normal
g.
RE952 .B45 Normal Spectacles for aphakia /
RE952.5.C45 S37
Normal Dispensing pediatric eyeware /
2000
RE952.9 .M363
Normal The optician training manual :
2009
RE952.9 .O65 1990 Normal Opticianry, ocularistry and ophthalmic technology /
RE952.9 .W66 2003 Normal Optical training :
RE952.9 .Z45 1987 Normal A dispensing optician manual :
RE959 .P52 2008 Normal Law and ethics for the eye care professional /
RE959.3 .B45 1993 Normal Management for the eyecare practitioner /
RE959.3 .M36 1999 Normal Management for opticians /
RE959.5 .M67 2008 Normal Complete optometric assistant /
RE961 .J3 1977 Normal The principles of ophthalmic lenses /
RE962 .B67 v. 2 Normal Opticianry :
RE962 .B67 v. 4 Normal Opticianry :
RE962 .B67 V. 3 Normal Opticianry :
RE962 .B67 V. 1 Normal Opticianry :
RE962 .B76 1983 Normal Essentials for ophthalmic lens work /
RE976 .B78 1991 Normal Understanding lens surfacing /
RE976 .E95 1994 Normal Envision yourself :
RE976 .F69 2001 Normal Spectacle lenses :
RE976 .S74 1999 Normal CLAO guide to spectacles and dispensing :
RE976 .W42 1996 Normal Eyeglassery /
RE977.C6 A7 1991 Normal Close contacts :
RE977.C6 C525
Normal Clinical manual of contact lenses /
2009
RE977.C6 C5557
Normal Contact lenses for pre-- and post-surgery /
1997
RE977.C6 C5558
Normal Contact lenses :
1997
RE977.C6 C55584
Normal Contact lens problem solving /
1995
RE977.C6 D36 1999 Normal Contact lenses /
RE977.C6 D68 1995 Normal Contact lens optics and lens design /
RE977.C6 E34 2004 Normal Contact lens complications /
RE977.C6 G38 2003 Normal The contact lens manual :
RE977.C6 H289
Normal Contact lenses :
1996
RE977.C6 H294
Normal Contemporary contact lens practice /
1991
RE977.C6 H535
Normal Contact lens perspectives /
1988

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 RE977.C6 J62 2000 Normal Common contact lens complications :
RE977.C6 M254
Normal Contact lenses in ophthalmic practice /
2004
RE977.C6 M257 Manual of contact lens prescribing and fitting with CD-
Normal
2006 ROM /
RE977.C6 M36
Normal Manual of gas permeable contact lenses /
2004
RE977.C6 S38 1996 Normal Specialty contact lenses :
RE977.C6 S73 2002 Normal Fitting guide for rigid and soft contact lenses :
RE977.C6 T44 2001 Normal Test review II for contact lens technicians /
RE977.C6 T77 2001 Normal Test review for contact lens technicians /
RE977.C6 W556
Normal Orthokeratology handbook /
1995
RE977 .R5 1986 Normal Rigid gas-permeable contact lenses /
RE979 .B76 1996 Normal System for ophthalmic dispensing /
RE979 .O36 1997 Normal Spectacle frames and their dispensing /
RE979 .W3 1995 Normal 101 dispensing tips and procedures /
RE994 .H35 1983 Normal Ocular pharmacology /
Closed
RE72.5 .F86 2009 DVD Fundamentals of ophthalmic medical assisting
Stacks
Closed
RE551 .D53 2012 DVD Diagnostic imaging of retinal disease /
Stacks
Closed
RE661.D3 H67 2005 DVD Hope & cope
Stacks
Closed
RE921 .H69 2003 DVD How to test for colorblindness /
Stacks

ONLINE VIDEOS:
Preventing eye infections [electronic resource] / Information elevision Network.
New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2009], c2007.
[Link]
e=JSRCC

Shedding Light on Lenses [electronic resource (video)] / Liacos Educational Media.

New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c2013.
[Link]
e=JSRCC

Shedding Light on Refraction [electronic resource (video)] / Liacos Educational Media.

New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c2012.
[Link]
e=JSRCC

Seeing [electronic resource (video)] / A.D.A.M., Inc.

New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c2010.

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[Link]
e=JSRCC

Geometric optics [electronic resource] : Refraction / Northey Productions Ltd.

New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2007], c2006.
[Link]
e=JSRCC

Advances in Cataract Surgery [electronic resource (video)] / Information elevision Network.

New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2012], c2007.
[Link]
e=JSRCC

Optics [electronic resource] / Mico/NHK Enterprises.

New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2005], c1997.
[Link]
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