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| At Highline Community College the Opticianry / Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician major consists of mastering the following. 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. Students who have graduated with Opticianry / Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from Highline Community College are shown below. |
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Total Opticianry / Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Award of at least 1 but less than 2 years awarded: 5
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| Total Statewide Opticianry / Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician graduates within Washington Colleges: 31
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