Midterm I Flashcards
Where were corrective lens first developed?
China and Europe simultaneously
What were the two critical factors that lead to the development of corrective lenses?
- Increase visual demands with inc age
2. Development of glass
What type of correction were the first glasses made for?
presbyopia
What type of correction were the second glasses made for?
myopia
Who invented the biofocals? 1. Who assisted him?2
- Ben Franklin
2. John McAllister
What was the last type of correction that was corrected with glasses?
astigmatism
What is the amorphous solid material that is obtain by an inorganic mixture fused at high temperatures used to make spectacles?
glass
What are the natural types of glass?
- obsidian
2. fulgarites
What do flint glasses contain in them that is not like crown glass?
lead oxide
What does high index glass contain in it that is not like crown glass?
titanium oxide
What is how light behaves differently based on the wavelength? 1. How is it measured? 2
- Dispersion
2. Abbe Value
What is the distortion of a point because a lens will behave differently based on the wavelength?
chromatic aberration
What is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water?
specific gravity
How is the Abbe value calculated? 1. Is a high value or low value better? 2
- reciprocal of relative dispersion
2. high
What are the advantages of glass?
- inert
- scratch resistant
- high optical quality
What are the disadvantages of glass?
- heavy (high specific gravity)
- lower impact resistance
- potential for liability
What is an organic polymeric material of high molecular weight that can be shaped by flow?
plastic
What kind of plastic softens when heated and can be remodeled? 1. What kind cannot be softened once hardened? 2
- thermoplastic (Zial)
2. thermosetting
Why did people start preferring plastic to glass?
- impact resistance requirement
- light weight, reduced scratching
- larger frames can be used
- tints available
What is the allyl diglycol carbonate monomer that is a thermosetting plastic and has UV absorbers?
CR-39
What are the desirable properties of CR-39?
- lightweight
- impact resistant
- chemically inert
- resistant to pitting
- resistant to fogging
- tintable
What type of plastic is polycarbonate?
thermoplastic
What are the advantages of polycarbonate lenses?
- superior to glass and CR-39 for impact resistance
- lighter than CR-39
- UV absorption
What are the disadvantages of polycarbonate lenses?
- more easily scratched
- low Abbe Value (high dispersion)
- more reflections
What is the relatively new lens material that is similar to polycarbonate but higher Abbe Value?
Trivex
How does index of refraction affect the thickness of the lens?
high the index, thinner the lens
Is weight more of a concern in plus or minus lenses?
plus
What does the durability and safety of a lens depend on?
- resistance to scratching
- tensile strength
- impact resistance
What is the order from most to least scratch resistant lens type?
glass>CR-39 (should coat) >polycarbonate (need coat)
What is the order from most to least expensive lens type?
- trivex
- glass
- polycarb
- CR-39
What is the most common lens type in the U.S.? 1. Second? 2
- Polycarb
2. CR-39
Are the standards set by ANSI voluntary or involuntary?
voluntary
What does the drop ball test consist of for the impact resistance test?
- 5/8 inch steel ball
- weight=0.56 ounces
- drop height = 50 inches
- dropped on front surface geometric center of lens
What are the exceptions for the drop ball test?
- test for stats. significant
- plastic lenses
- non-prescription lenses
- special use lenses
What is the regulatory body of the government that prevents unfair business practices?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
What did the Eyeglasses II (1989) change as far as regulations from Eyeglasses I?
- remove minimum info on Rx
2. suggest expiration
What is the regulatory agency to protect the workers?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)