PREFINAL Flashcards
Consist of one or more lenses placed between the eye
Optical Devices
Optical devices is also known as
Low vision devices
2 types of optical devices
Distance
Near
A type of distance optical devices
Telescope devices
Types of near optical devices
Hand held magnifier
Stand magnifier
Spectacle magnifier
What optical device produces an enlarged virtual image behind the magnifier
Hand held magnifier
In hand held magnifier, distance correction should be used because the image is formed at ___
Optical infinity
Used for near viewing especially reading or any near activity
Hand held magnifier
Advantages of hand held magnifier
Variable eye to lens distance
Normal reading distance
Convenient for short term tasks
Fairly inexpensive
Portable
Disadvantages of hand held magnifier
Tremors in older patients can cause problem in maintaining focus
Steady handling is required
Decreased field of view
One hand is occupied
What optical device produces an enlarged virtual image in front of the eye
Stand magnifier
An optical low vision device used for near
Stand magnifier
Optical device helpful for school aged children and can be used in high magnification
Stand magnifier
Advantages of stand magnifier
Device of choice for tremors, arthritis, constricted fields
May have its own light source
Portable
Disadvantage of stand magnifier
Image distortion
Reduced field of view
Needs constant head down for reading
Lens mounting
Poor posture is maintained
Requires a flat surface to place reading material
2 telescopic devices
Galilean telescope
Keplerian telescope