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Majors / Opticianry / Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician |
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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: |
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Graduate Certificate: |
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Master's: |
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Doctorate: |
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First-Professional: |
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0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate |
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Associate's Degree |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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Graduate-Level Certificate |
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Master's Degree |
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Doctoral Degree |
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First-Professional Degree |
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Interesting Fact |
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When P.T. Barnum donated money to Tufts University, he did so on the condition that the school's mascot be named after his beloved elephant. The Tufts University mascot has been the "Jumbos" ever since. |
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Did you know... |
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