Opticianry/ Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Schools and Departments

Following is an alphabetical listing of 36 - Community Colleges, Private Colleges and Universities in the United States of America (USA) that offer Opticianry/ Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician as a program of study. Use the navigation to your right if you want to select another program that belongs to the same field of study. Click on the College (or) University name for detailed information.

Scope of Opticianry/ Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician: A program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics; ophthalmic optics; anatomy of the eye; optical instrumentation; use and maintenance of adjustment and cleaning tools; prescription interpretation; contact lens adaptation and fitting; prosthesis fitting; facial and eye measuring; pathology identification; record-keeping; and patient and business administrative tasks.