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Ophthalmic Associate in Applied Science-AAS

Ophthalmic Science Technology

Opticians dispense corrective lenses to aid patients in their visual needs. This is accomplished by using scientific and clinical procedures and applying learned skills needed to successfully produce and fit top quality eyewear.

Learn more about careers in Ophthalmic Science in this webinar featuring four students who have gone through the program and currently work in the field, view webinar.

Program Goals

  • To provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the New Jersey State Ophthalmic Dispensing Examination, the American Board of Opticianry Examination, and the National Contact Lens Examination.
  • To prepare students for employment opportunities within the optical profession.
  • To provide students with a General Education foundation.
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Program Details
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Degree/Certificate:
Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I1 3
CIS-105 Computer Literacy or  
CIS-101 Personal Computer Applications or 3
MTH-100 Algebraic Concepts 4
OPH-104 Ophthalmic Lab I2 3
OPH-111 Ophthalmic Materials Lecture I3 3
OPH-130 Anatomy of the Eye 3
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Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II4 3
OPH-105 Ophthalmic Lab II5 3
OPH-112 Ophthalmic Materials Lecture II6 3
OPH-131 Introduction to Contact Lenses7 3
…-… Laboratory Science General Education Elective 4
    16
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
OPH-203 Ophthalmic Materials Laboratory III8 2
OPH-220 Optic Principles9 3
OPH-232 Contact Lens Fitting I10 3
OPH-240 Ophthalmic Dispensing I9 4
OPH-250 Ophthalmic Clinic I11* 1
OPH-260 Co-op I: Ophthalmic Science12 1
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Second Semester
OPH-204 Ophthalmic Materials Laboratory IV13 2
OPH-233 Contact Lens Fitting II14 3
OPH-241 Ophthalmic Dispensing II15 4
OPH-251 Ophthalmic Clinic II16* 1
OPH-270 Ophthalmic Dispensing Office Procedures18 3
…-… Diversity: Social Science General Education Elective or  
…-… Diversity: Humanities General Education Elective 3
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  Total Minimum Credits 65
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
1a Must test into College level Math or take all appropriate prerequisites
2 Co-requisite: OPH-111
3 Co-requisite: OPH-104
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Prerequisite: OPH-104; Co-requisite: OPH-112
6 Prerequisite: OPH-111; Co-requisite: OPH-105
7 Prerequisite: OPH-130
8 Prerequisite: OPH-105
9 Prerequisite: OPH-105 and OPH-112
8 Prerequisite: OPH-105
9 Prerequisite: OPH-105 and OPH-112
10 Prerequisite: OPH-131
11 Prerequisite: OPH-105, OPH-112 and OPH-131; Co-requisite: OPH-260
12 Prerequisite: OPH-105, OPH-112 and OPH-131; Co-requisite: OPH-250
13 Prerequisite: OPH-203
14 Prerequisite: OPH-232
15 Prerequisite: OPH-240
16 Prerequisite: OPH-250, and OPH-260; Co-requisite: OPH-261
17 Prerequisite: OPH-250, and OPH-260; Co-requisite: OPH-251
18 Prerequisite: OPH-112
* – Students registered for OPH-250 and OPH-251 must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting the courses.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Fabricate a complete pair of eyeglasses conforming to state and ANSI standards.
  2. Interpret a doctor’s prescription.
  3. To dispense a complete pair of eyeglasses and contact lenses from a doctor’s prescription.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of spectacle lens and contact lens design through mathematical calculations

Employment Opportunities

  • Private practice
  • Clinical practice
  • Optical sales
  • Manufacturing
  • Ophthalmic laboratory technician
  • Contact lens technician

Program Results

The following data indicates how many Camden County College Ophthalmic Science Technology students found jobs, graduates, and passed the licensing and certification exams over the past three years.

Download the 2022 Ophthalmic Science Technology Program Outcomes

Special Program Requirements

  • The program has an open enrollment policy; however, any applicant who does not have college-level mathematics or English must achieve satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test.
  • All prospective students must schedule an interview with the Ophthalmic Science program director.
  • Due to the sequential nature of the specialty courses, admission is usually limited to September.
  • Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all Ophthalmic
    courses in order to be eligible for the New Jersey Ophthalmic
    Dispensers Exam.
  • Students must have an approved apprenticeship for 4 months
    after program completion to be eligible for the New Jersey
    Ophthalmic Dispensers Exam.

Students registered for OPH-250 and OPH-251 must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting the courses.

Resolution Adopting Student Proof of Coronavirus Vaccination
This resolution directs Camden County College to enact an Emergency Measure requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all students providing health services to the public on all Camden Country College campuses and facilities until which time the College determines that such services may be provided free of the risk of COVID-19 exposure.

Download the full policy

Contact Person

Daniel G. Banks, Coordinator
(856) 227-7200, ext. 5102
email: dbanks@camdencc.edu

Additional information

CIP Code

51.1801
Program Code

OPH.AAS

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