Ophthalmic Dispensing

About this course

Ophthalmic dispensing is the clinical specialism concerned with advising patients on spectacle and contact lens prescriptions, taking measurements, fitting corrective lenses and managing the optical equipment that people depend on to see clearly. It sits in the space between optometry, which involves the testing and diagnosis of visual conditions, and retail optical practice, requiring both clinical knowledge and interpersonal skill. At Glasgow Caledonian University, this three-year full-time degree provides the academic and practical training required to register as a qualified dispensing optician in the UK, combining a thorough grounding in optics, anatomy and visual science with substantial clinical placement experience. You will study geometric and ophthalmic optics, anatomy and physiology of the visual system, pathology relevant to optometric practice, contact lens fitting and mana

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