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Examine contact lens terminology
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing a homework assignment
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner examines aggittal height
learner examines wetting angle
learner identifies the characteristics of RGP and Hydrogel contact lenses
learner examines extended wear contact lens
learner examines scleral contact lens
learner examines contact lenses
learner examines corneal contact lens
learner identifies truncated contact lens
learner identifies fenestration holes in contact lenses
learner differentiates between the types of toric contact lenses
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Analyze RGP lens verification
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing lab assignment
completing a homework assignment
completing a video review activity sheet
completing a skill checkout
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner describes rigid contact lens
learner identifies rigid contact lenses
learner labels the parameters of RGP contact lens
learner draws a diagram of contact lens parameters
learner identifies the tolerance of the parameters
learner identifies the components of radiuscope
learner identifies the equipment needed to perform verification of RGP contact lenses
learner identifies the abbreviations for contact lens parameters
learner performs rigid contact lens verification
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Explain the history of contact lenses
Assessment Strategies
participating in role playing exercises
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing a homework assignment
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner identifies important dates in contact lens history
learner identifies the methods of manufacturing contact lenses
learner identifies people in contact lens history
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Analyze optical principles of rigid contact lenses
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing homework assignment
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner calculates optimal spherical contact lens power
learner converts diopter K into millimeters valves
learner converts millimeters into diopter K values
learner examines lacrimal lens
learner identifies hydrogel contact lens FDA classification
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Perform RGP contact lens patient instructions and education
Assessment Strategies
participating in role playing exercises
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing in lab assignment
completing skills checkout activities
completing a video review activity sheet
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner displays proper handling contact lens hygiene
learner demonstrates/ teaches RGP contact lens insertion
learner demonstrates/teaches RGP contact lens recentering techniques
learner demonstrates/teaches RGP contact lens removal
learner explains RGP contact lens solutions
learner demonstrates RGP contact lens cleaning procedure
learner demonstrates RGP contact lens disinfectant procedure
learner explains RGP contact lens wearing schedule
learner inserts RGP contact lens on a patient's eye
learner removes RGP contact lens patient's eye
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Perform hydrogel contact lens patient instructions and education
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
participating in role playing exercises
completing lab assignment
completing homework assignment
completing a video review activity sheet
completing skills checkout activities
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner displays proper handling contact lens hygiene
learner identifies inside-out of Hydrogel contact lens
learner demonstrates the "Taco" test
learner demonstrates/teaches Hydrogel contact lens insertion
learner demonstrates/teaches Hydrogel contact lens removal
learner explains Hydrogel contact lens solutions
learner identifies Hydrogel contact lens wearing schedules
learner demonstrates/teaches Hydrogel contact lens cleaning procedure
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Explain anatomical and physiological aspects
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing homework assignment
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner identifies five layers of the cornea
learner identifies physiological aspects of the cornea
learner explores the tear film layers
learner explores the effect of the tonicity of the tear film
learner explores corneal metabolism
learner reviews the anatomy of the limbus
learner reviewsthe anatomy of the conjunctiva
learner reviews the anatomy of the eyelids
learner explores the action of the eyelids on a blink as it relates to contact lens wear
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Analyze special lens, special topics
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing a homework assignment
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner summarizes monovision
learner explores RGP & Hydrogel lenses for extended wear
learner explains Keratoconus
learner explains the two designs for bifocal contact lenses
learner identifies the styles of the simultaneous RGP bifocal contact lenses
learner identifies the styles of the alternating RGP bifocal contact lenses
learner identifies the styles of the simultaneous Hydrogel bifocal contact lenses
learner identifies the styles of the alternating Hydrogel bifocal contact lenses
learner summarizes orthokeratology
learner explains the insertion of a prosthetic eye
learner identifies pathologic and developmental anomalies that require contact lens for infants and young children
learner explains the lens position marks on toric hydrogel contact lenses
learner explores the types of hydrogel disposable contact lenses
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Perform C.L. preliminary measurements
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing a lab assignment
completing a homework assignment
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner obtains pre-fitting evaluation
learner performs tear film analysis
learner distinguishs physical preliminary measurements
learner explains the three general contact lens fitting procedures
learner explains the differences between visibility tints, transparent tints and opaque tints in contact lenses
learner identifies the three types of white blood cells found from ocular smear
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Demonstrate C.L. fitting procedures
Assessment Strategies
participating in role playing lab exercises
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing a lab assignment
completing a video review activity
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner compares Keratometry contact lens fitting measurements
learner explains the fluorescein patterns of a steep, flat and on K, RGP contact lens
learner summarizes the three basic contact lens fitting criteria
learner explains the three general contact lens fitting procedures
learner explains the three point touch fitting of Hydrogel contact lens
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Analyze RGP lens modification
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
participating in role playing lab exercises
completing lab assignment
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner identifies contact lens modification equipment
learner explains the procedure for polishing RGP contact lenses
learner explains the procedure for changing the power of RGP contact lenses
learner performs the polishing procedure for RGP contact lens
learner performs the RGP lens power change by +.50 and -.50
learner explains the procedure for modification of RGP lens diameter
learner explains the procedure for edge contour modification
learner differentiates the types of polish used with contact lens materials
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Analyze corneal pathology, cosmetics education and C.L.'s
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
presenting an article review assignment
participating in classroom slide show activity
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner identifies vision threatening common pathogens with contact lens wear
learner explains application guidelines of cosmetics with contact lens wear
learner explains contact lens complications seen on the cornea
learner summarizes central corneal clouding, and three and nine o'clock staining
learner explains the areas of the palpebral conjunctiva for recording purposes with GPC.
learner identifies non-vision threatening complications with contact lens wear
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Analyze office procedures, contact lens inventory and insurance
Assessment Strategies
participating in classroom and group discussion
completing a quiz
Criteria
learner explains office procedures for scheduling contact lens patient's
learner differentiates between warranties, service contracts and insurance
learner explains types of recall systems
learner explains equipment maintenance
learner explains inventory maintenance
learner designs contact lens ordering and laboratory control system