Single Vision Flashcards
What are single vision lenses?
This are lenses that either correct vision at distance or near.
Does dispensers rule apply to single vision lenses?
Only for distance
What is the dispensers rule?
For every 2° pantoscopic tilt, reduce heights by 1mm
4 possible choices of lens materials
Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Trivex
Ideal properties of a perfect lens?
Scratchproof, indestructible, protection against UV and IR, perfect vision (at all distances- progressive), Invisibility of MAR coating or transitions. Thin and light weight.
Choice of frame depends on what 2 factors?
Size and shape
Anti-reflective coating lasts on average for how long?
Anti reflective coating on average lasts for 2 years. But with proper care it should last the life of the lens.
How does MAR coating increase lens durability?
It is an anti-scratch coating that helps prevent scratches, improves durability and helps prevent damage from dirt and water. It also reduces glare and reflections.
True or false: Anti-reflective coating is damaged by hot water?
True
What is BVD?
What is it normally?
BVD is the distance between the front surface of the cornea and the back surface of a lens. Normally: 12-14m
3 important measurements taken for high powered single vision lenses?
- Mono PD
- Heights - take pantoscopic tilt into account.
- BVD
What is important to note down when measuring heights?
Above or below HCL?
BVD is required when?
When power is +/- 5.00D or more
Effective power of the specs depends on?
BVD
How do hyperopes and myopes moves specs in relation to increasing power of the lens?
Hyperopes push specs down nose and myopes push specs up nose to increase the power.
Does the power increase or decrease when specs moved away from the eye?
Decrease (specs get more + when moved away from the eye).
How is pantoscopic tilt measured when using a trail frame?
Using a paper ruler to read off side of trail frame.
2 ways of measuring pantoscopic tilt during dispensing?
With frame rule and using callipers
Benefits of keeping BVD to a minimum?
*Maximises FOV.
*Reduces distortion.
*Reduces chromatic aberration (also known as colour distortion).
*+ve lenses – reduces retinal image with drop in VA.
*-ve lenses – increases retinal image with increase in VA
* +ve lenses – reduces spec. mag. of px’s eyes.
* -ve lenses – reduces spec. min. of px’s eyes.
What formula is used to compensate for BVD increase:
Is this the same formula for astigmatic lenses?
F(new)= F(old) / 1+ (dx F (old))
Yes, however compensation for each principle meridian and re-write sph-cyl form.
Except for using the formula, what are the other methods of compensating for change in BVD?
- Using focal length and focal power
- Using step-along
- Use conversion table
3 reasons why centration of the lens is important?
*Positioning of zone of lens where paraxial Rx is most effective should be in front of pupil.
*Reduces unwanted differential prismatic effects.
*Reducing the possible formation of ghost images
Why is mechanical consequences of decentration a bigger issue with high RXs?
Because both thickness and weight are affected.
How is decentration calculated?
Decentration= (BCD/2)- Each mono PD
When is decentration required
When BCD is not equal to PD
or used to produce prescribed prism