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Decks in this class (17)

Chapter 1: Properties Of Light
Optical radiation lies between wi...,
Name the 7 domains of optical rad...,
Wave length range of visible light
52  cards
Chapter 2: Reflection
True or false a perfect reflectin...,
If a plane mirror is deviated whi...,
The focal length of a circular mi...
8  cards
Chapter 3: Refraction
What is the absolute refractive i...,
What is the refractive index of air,
What is the refractive index of t...
15  cards
Chapter 4: Prisms
Define the axis of a prism,
In a prism the angle of deviation...,
For a prism what is the angle of ...
22  cards
Chapter 5: Spherical Lenses
Define the first principle focus,
Define the second principle focus,
Lenses are designated a plus or m...
16  cards
Chapter 6: Astygmatic Lens
What are the 2 types of astigmati...,
Describe how a cylindrical lens w...,
Describe how a maddox rod works
14  cards
Chapter 7: Optical Prescription, Spectacle Lenses
What does 20 dc axis 90 mean,
In a toric lens what is placed on...,
What is simple transposition of a...
20  cards
Chapter 8: Aberrations of Optical Systems Including the Eye
Define chromatic aberration,
How do achromatic lenses work,
An emmetropic eye focuses which c...
14  cards
Chapter 9: Refraction By The Eye
In the thick lens formula what ar...,
What is the nodal point in the th...,
Define anterior or posterior vert...
37  cards
Chapter 10: Optics Of Ametropia
What is ametropia,
What is a staphyloma,
What is the d ifference between a...
50  cards
Chapter 11: Presbyopia
In infancy a child s eye is capab...,
After the age of 60 how many diop...,
For a patient to comfortably focu...
30  cards
Chapter 12: Contact Lenses
Why are contact lenses optically ...,
Apart from to correct visual impa...,
Describe torsion of a contact len...
27  cards
Chapter 13: Optics of Low Vision Aids
Define the magnifying power of an...,
How does a convex magnifying lens...,
Using a concave magnifying glass ...
9  cards
Chapter 14: Instruments
Describe how a direct ophthalmosc...,
Factors that increase the field o...,
Factors that reduce the field of ...
93  cards
Chapter 15: Lasers
What does laser stand for,
What are the basic properties of ...,
Using a laser describe energy pum...
36  cards
Chapter 16: Clinical Refraction
In retinoscopy the patients right...,
In retinoscopy what does scissori...,
What is seen in the retinoscopy o...
8  cards
Chapter 17: Refractive Surgery
What are the limits of correction...,
How can we correct astigmatism us...,
How can a compression suture be u...
6  cards

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