Ophthalmic Laboratory II ((4 Credits))

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Laboratory “finishing” procedures will be practiced; neutralizing, duplication, layout, edging, beveling, single vision and bifocal lenses, and insertion of lenses into plastic and combination frames. Students will also learn lens drilling and mounting in rimless and semi-rimless mountings, the use of both hand and automatic equipment related to the finishing operation, the identification of spectacle frames and patterns, and the use of the lens-hardening oven. Repair of frames and temples and the interpretation of shop-orders will be included.