| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 665 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
1 Frame types and parts -- 2 Frame measurements and markings -- 3 Measuring the interpupillary distance -- 4 Frame selection -- 5 Reference point placement, multifocal height, and blank size determination -- 6 Ordering and verification -- 7 Lens insertion -- 8 Standard alignment -- 9 Adjusting the frame -- 10 Frame repairs and modifications -- 11 Review of elementary mathematical principles -- 12 Characteristics of ophthalmic lenses -- 13 Lens curvature and thickness -- 14 Optical considerations with increasing lens power -- 15 Optical prism: power and base direction -- 16 Optical prism: decentration and thickness -- 17 Fresnel prisms and frames -- 18 Lens design -- 19 Segmented multifocal lenses -- 20 Progressive addition lenses -- 21 Anisometropia -- 22 Absorptive lenses -- 23 Lens materials, safety, and sports eyewear -- 24 How lenses are edged |
| Summary |
The ultimate ophthalmic dispensing reference, this book provides a step-by-step system for properly fitting and adjusting eyewear. It covers every aspect of dispensing - from basic terminology to frame selection to eyewear fitting, adjusting, and repairing. Perfect for both students who are just learning about dispensing and practitioners who want to keep their skills up to date, this resource offers in-depth discussions of all types of lenses, including multifocal, progressive, absorptive, safety, recreational, aspheric, and high index. Plus, it goes beyond the basics to explore the "how" and "why" behind lens selection, to help you better understand and meet your patients' vision needs. A glossary of key terms provides easy access to definitions.Proficiency tests at the end of each chapter reinforce your understanding of the material through multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and true/false questions |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Opticianry.
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Eyeglasses.
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| Reading List |
HMO701 recommended text 2024
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Borish, Irvin M.
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| ISBN |
9780702038914 |
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0702038911 |
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