Opticianry Technology Program

Opticinary Technology Program Mission

Preparing qualified national technical cadres with a diploma to work in the sector of selling and manufacturing eyeglasses, trained in an educational environment with international standards, encouraging community service, and committed to the ethical values of the profession.

Opticinary Technology Program Goals

１. Graduating Saudi opticians who are qualified scientifically and practically as part of the eye care team.

２. Serving the community by improving the quality of service in the optical centers in the Kingdom

３. Contribute to the Saudi Nationalisation of the optician sector and improve the quality of services provided in light of the Kingdom’s vision of 2030

Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Knowledge and Understanding (K):

K1: Demonstrate language proficiency and use related ocular terminologies and communicate effectively in a level-appropriate academic and professional setting.

K2: Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ocular and visual system.

K3: Recognize the fundamental principles and concepts of optics and physical properties of ophthalmic lenses, the etiology of ocular refractive errors, and their management using optical corrections.

K4: Explain the fundamentals of different types of ophthalmic lenses, refraction, fabrication, and repair of prescribed ophthalmic eyewear with various manufacturing techniques in addition to principles of ophthalmic dispensing

Skills (S):

S1: Demonstrate professional English written-and-oral communication and learning skills in academic and workplace professional

S2: Solve broadly defined formula used in visual optics, parameters of contact and spectacle lenses, and ophthalmic dispensing system.
S3: Perform ophthalmic projects that include identification, location, and fabrication of prescription ophthalmic eyewear.

S4: Interpret and dispense a prescription using the proper lens and spectacle design and materials to meet patients' needs.

S5: Observe the skills and techniques demonstrated by a licensed optician in an affiliated optical practice.

S6: Apply academic, and technical skills under supervision in a professional setting.

Values (V):

V1: Develop successful project management skills such as responsibility, working independently and as part of a team, and time and stress management.

Admission

To apply for the Opticianry Technology Program at the Optometry Department in King Saud Univerity, visit the KSU electronic portal to view the requirements and application timeline.

Curriculum

FIRST-YEAR

First Semester:

OPTI 1101: Principles of Optics I – 3 credit(s)

OPTI 1102: Ophthalmic Materials and Laboratory I - 3 credit(s)

OPTI 1103: Medical Terminology – 1 credit(s)

OPTI 1104: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology - 2 credit(s)

Second Semester:

OPTI 1201: Principles of Optics II - 3 credit(s)

OPTI 1202: Ophthalmic Materials and Laboratory II - 3 credit(s)

OPTI 1203: Contact Lenses I - 2 credit(s)

OPTI 1204: Ophthalmic Dispensing I - 3 credit(s)

OPTI 1205: Professional Observation - 2 credit(s)

SECOND-YEAR

First Semester:

OPTI 1301: Professional Field Practice I – 6 credit(s)

OPTI 1302: Ophthalmic Materials and Laboratory III – 3 credit(s)

OPTI 1303: Contact Lenses II – 2 credit(s)

OPTI 1304: Ophthalmic Dispensing II – 3 credit(s)

OPTI 1305: Theory of Refractive Errors – 2 credit(s)