| Course Objectives: |
It is the proper selection of glasses and frames used in optics and their assembly and adjustment using optical devices. |
| Course Content: |
Mounting of spectacle lenses to the frame, spectacle lens shapes, rim forms of spectacle lenses, prescription writing rules and concept of addition, prescription verification and data control, selection of spectacle lenses and frames in line with prescription data, pricing of spectacle lenses and frames, standards for spectacle and glass frames, centration and decentralization. Mounting single-chamber lenses to the spectacle frame and making spectacles, Mounting cylindrical lenses to spectacle frames and axis determination, Adjusting spectacle frames to the human face, Marking the projection of the eye's vision axis on the spectacle frame on the vertical and horizontal axis, methods of getting the focus, For single and multifocal lenses eye focal point methods, measurement of pupillary distance, types of Bifocal lenses, production stages, segment structure, bifocal lenses, structural properties of bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses, mounting. Surface treatments of lenses, marking, blocking, smoothing, polishing and cleaning. Usage areas according to the types of glasses and frames, Vertex powers and focal distances of lenses and superficial diopter powers. Structure, properties and types of lens shaving discs, Lens mounting methods on frames made of various raw materials . Geometric and optical centers of lenses. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Theoretical: Introduction of the course, general information about its operation and applications.
Application: Introduction of the laboratory. Laboratory rules. Purposes of use of devices and hand tools |
“Eyeglasses” Aksak E., Küçüker T. Eskişehir 2005, Course-Textbooks |
| 2) |
Theoretical: General review of the lens meter, refractive errors, lenses and frames.
Application: Exercises in remembering the use of a manual focusometer. Measurement of SPH and CYL lenses, determination of axis direction. |
“Assembly of Eyeglass Lenses” Şen F.,2017 Güneş Medical Bookstores |
| 3) |
Theoretical: Prescription writing rules, billing concept, control and verification of prescription data. Choosing the appropriate glass and frame.
Opticianry establishment location analysis, investment project creation.
Application: Using hand stone, glass cutting methods. Hand tools to be used. SPH glass installation on full metal frame in hand stone. |
“Eyeglasses” Aksak E., Küçüker T. Eskişehir 2005, Course-Textbooks |
| 4) |
Theoretical: Focusing methods.
Opticianry establishment opening procedures.
Application: Focusing and mounting PL CYL glass on the plastic frame on the handpiece. Using the frame heater. |
“Basic Optics” Özdemir E., Yarar O., 2016 Güneş Medical Bookstores |
| 5) |
Theoretical: Adjustment of eyeglass frames to the face and hand tools used.
Application: Adjusting the glasses frames according to the face. Mounting the SPH CYL lenses to the frame with the help of a hand stone. Use of trenching machine. |
“Basic Optics” Özdemir E., Yarar O., 2016 Güneş Medical Bookstores |
| 6) |
Theoric: Boxing method.
Authorities and responsibilities within the scope of law and regulation in the optician institution.
Application: Marking the visual axis on the eyeglass lens, horizontal and vertical centering methods. Mixed glass installation on a hand-held frame with fishing line. |
“Assembly of Eyeglass Lenses” Şen F.,2017 Güneş Medical Bookstores |
| 7) |
Theoretical: Absorption in lenses. Types of rays in the electromagnetic spectrum, their properties, effects of UV on the eye and protection methods, lens aberrations
Application: UV measurement, Introduction and use of digital light meter. .Nilor frame fishing line change, enlargement and reduction. |
“Basic Optics” Özdemir E., Yarar O., 2016 Güneş Medical Bookstores |
| 8) |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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| 9) |
Theoretical: Dioptric powers of lenses in the same and different meridians.
SSI and official institution contracts. Service contracts. Legal and criminal responsibilities.
Application: Centering on a digital lens meter |
“Eyeglasses” Aksak E., Küçüker T. Eskişehir 2005, Course-Textbooks |
| 10) |
Theoretical: Reflections in eyeglass lenses, anti-reflective coatings, coating types and properties
Commercial documents used in optician establishments.
Application: General information about the introduction and use of automatic glass cutting machine. |
“Visual Optics and Correction of Visual Defects” Ünlüçerçi N.C. 2016 Nobel Medical Publications |
| 11) |
Theoretical: Aspheric and lenticular lenses definition and contents.
Application: Assembly of organic glass into full metal frame on automatic glass cutting machine. Adjusting glasses frames according to face size. |
“Basic Optics” Özdemir E., Yarar O., 2016 Güneş Medical Bookstores |
| 12) |
Theoretical: Prismatic Lenses
Application: Formation of prismatic effect by centering and decentering in digital photometer. Unwanted prismatic effect. |
“Eyeglasses” Aksak E., Küçüker T. Eskişehir 2005, Course-Textbooks |
| 13) |
Theoretical: Prismatic Lenses
Application: Application Exam |
“Optimizers” Aksak E., Küçüker T. Eskişehir 2005, Course-Textbooks |
| 14) |
Theoretical: Features of children's glasses. Points to consider when assembling children's glasses.
Application: Installation of children's glasses, general review of application topics |
“Optimizers” Aksak E., Küçüker T. Eskişehir 2005, Course-Textbooks |
| 15) |
FINAL EXAM |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician. |
3 |
| 2) |
Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them. |
3 |
| 3) |
Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession. |
3 |
| 4) |
It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes. |
3 |
| 5) |
Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession. |
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| 6) |
Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs. |
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| 7) |
Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases. |
1 |
| 8) |
Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens. |
3 |
| 9) |
Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments. |
3 |
| 10) |
She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders. |
1 |
| 11) |
When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem. |
2 |
| 12) |
Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods. |
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| 13) |
Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate. |
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| 14) |
He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge. |
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| 15) |
The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions. |
3 |