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Description |
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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. |
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Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
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and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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Certificate: |
#234 |
297 |
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Associate's: |
#250 |
216 |
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Bachelor's: |
N/A |
0 |
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Graduate Certificate: |
N/A |
0 |
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Master's: |
N/A |
0 |
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Doctorate: |
N/A |
0 |
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First-Professional: |
N/A |
0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Associate's Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Bachelor's Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Graduate-Level Certificate ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Master's Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Doctoral Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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First-Professional Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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