Vision Care Technology - Essex County College

Vision Care Technology from Essex County College is a Campus Associate Ophthalmology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Why major in Vision Care Technology The program introduces students to the field of opticianry. Students receive training in the laboratory techniques of measuring and grinding eyeglasses to prescription, and in fitting and final adaption of eyewear. The curriculum also prepares students for the business administration functions of the profession and to pass the state licencing examination for Ophthalmic Technician and Ophthalmic Dispenser. To be successful in the field, you must combine scientific and clinical skills with the ability to work well with patients. Job opportunities include owing or working in a retail optical dispensary, or sales and marketing of opthalmic materials. Employment prospects are increasing in the profession with the growth in the elderly population and the trend toward high fashion eyewear. The program is accredites by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA). Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to : Demonstrate understanding of the responsibilities if the practicing optician, optometrist, and ophthalmologist; Explain how glass and other optical materials are manufactured Analyze the ophthalmic prescription and its parts Demonstrate the use of the lens meter Perform ophthalmic finishing techniques Keep basic records Apply laboratory workshop safety procedures Demonstrate proper dispensing skills Demonstrate knowledge of the refractive implications of accommodation and convergence Explain how the refractionist may determine the "ADD" power Use basic optical problem solving techniques Use basic techniques in bifocal height measurements. View more details on Essex County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Ophthalmology courses.