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NATIONAL EYEGLASSES EXAM OUTLINE

STATION 1 - BASIC DISPENSING THEORY

The objective of this station is to test the candidates basic dispensing knowledge. The student will be required to answer a series of multiple choice questions on problem solving and lens verification. They will be given 40 minutes to complete this station.

STATION 2 - LENS DUPLICATION

The objective of this station is to test the candidates ability to neutralize lenses using a lensometer, and measure the physical aspects of the lenses using a lens clock, PD ruler, and thickness calipers. The candidate will be given 45 minutes to neutralize 3 pairs of glasses. They will be examined on all types of lenses from single vision to progressive bifocals. They will be given 45 minutes to complete this station.

STATION 3 - P.D. VERTEX AND BIFOCAL MEASUREMENT

The candidate will be examined on their ability to measure monocular P.D.'s using both a PD ruler and penlight and a pupilometer. They will also be examined on their ability to take a vertex measurement using a vertex distometer. As well they will be required to take the necessary measurements for a progressive and a flat-top bifocal lens. They will be given 20 minutes to complete this station.

STATION 4 - LENS FINISHING

The objective of this station is to test the candidates ability to edge a pair of uncut lenses into a plastic frame, using either a precut former or a tracer. The candidate will be given 30 minutes to edge a pair of single vision spherocylinder lenses into a frame.

STATION 5 - VERIFICATION

The objective of this station is to test the candidates ability to neutralize a pair of glasses to ensure that they comply to their work order and that they meet standard tolerances. The candidate will be given 45 minutes to neutralize 5 pairs of glasses to determine if they meet standard tolerances. They will be provided with the American National Standards Z80.1 tolerance chart.

STATION 6 - SERVICE

The objective of this station is to test the candidates ability to place a metal frame into standard alignment and to adjust the frame properly to fit an individual. The candidate will also be required to reinsert a lens into a rimless nylon mount frame. The student will be given 20 minutes to complete this station.

The pass mark for the examination is a 61% overall.

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