The academic content and curriculum of the Opticianry Associate Degree Program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in the optical industry. The curriculum is generally integrated with courses such as basic sciences, optical principles and practices, business management and customer service. The outline of the program can be summarized as follows:
Basic Sciences and Mathematics: Students begin with courses such as physics and mathematics, which form the foundation of optics. These courses include the knowledge necessary to understand optical phenomena such as the nature of light, refraction and focusing of light.
Anatomy and Physiology: Information about the structure and function of the eye, eye diseases and visual system is given in this section. Students acquire basic anatomical and physiological knowledge necessary for eye health and eyeglass/lens applications.
Optical Physics and Mathematics: These courses offer in-depth knowledge of the theories of light and vision, optical properties of lenses and mirrors, properties of optical materials and optical measurement techniques.
Lens Measurement and Application Techniques: Students are taught various types of spectacle lenses, contact lenses and application techniques of these products. In addition, students gain the ability to make accurate lens measurements using measuring instruments and devices.
Spectacle Lenses, Frames and Contact Lenses: This course covers the properties and uses of different types of spectacle lenses, frames and contact lenses and the selection of suitable products according to customer needs.
Business Management and Ethics: Since the practice of opticianry is also a business, students are introduced to topics such as business management, marketing, customer service and professional ethics. These courses provide graduates with the necessary skills to open their own businesses or work as managers in the industry.
Applied Education: In addition to theoretical knowledge, students have the opportunity to practice in laboratories and workshops. They also gain real-world experience by doing internships in businesses in the sector.
During the program, students acquire the knowledge and skills to enter the opticianry sector through the courses mentioned above. The aim of the curriculum is to equip graduates in accordance with the needs of the rapidly changing and developing optical sector. In this way, when students complete the program, they are qualified to step into a successful career in the field of opticianry.