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Geometrical and Visual Optics A Clinical Introduction

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ISBN-10: 0071790829

ISBN-13: 9780071790826

Edition: 2nd 2013

Authors: Steven H. Schwartz

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List price: $96.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 7/9/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.40" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.848

Preface
Basic Terms and Concepts
Sources, Light Rays, and Pencils
Vergence
Refraction and Snell's Law
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
Converging and Diverging Spherical Surfaces
A Word on Sign Conventions
Primary and Secondary Focal Points
A Very Handy Formula
Image Formation by Spherical Surfaces
Real Images
Virtual Images
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
The Vergence Relationship
More on Vergence
Linear Sign Convention
Vergence Relationship
Sample Problems
Sample Problem 1: Converging Surface
Sample Problem 2: Diverging Surface
Sample Problem 3: Locating the Object
Sample Problem 4: A Flat (Plane) Refracting Surface
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Thin Lenses
Ray Tracing
Vergence Relationship
Newton's Relation
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Optical Systems with Multiple Surfaces
Multiple Thin Lens Systems
Virtual Objects
Thick Lenses
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Thick Lenses
Definitions
Back and Front Vertex Power
Equivalent Lenses
Equivalent Power
Locating the Principal Planes
Sample Problem
Nodal Points
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Ametropia
Myopia
Hyperopia
Lens Effectivity
Correction of Ametropia with Laser and Surgical Procedures
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Accommodation
Vergence Relationship for Accommodation
Accommodation in Ametropia
Near Point of Accommodation
Accommodation when Ametropia is Corrected with Spectacles
Correction of Presbyopia
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Cylindrical Lenses and the Correction of Astigmatism
Lens Crosses
Lens Formulae/Prescriptions
Image Formation: Point Sources
Image Formation: Extended Sources
Power in an Oblique Meridian of a Cylindrical Lens
Astigmatism: Definitions and Classifications
Jackson Crossed-Cylinder Test
Spherical Equivalency
What Does a Person with Astigmatism See?
Summary
References
Self-Assessment Problems
Prisms
Thick and Thin Prisms
Prism Diopters
Prismatic Effects of Lenses
Clinical Applications
Summary
Reference
Self-Assessment Problems
Depth of Field
Blur Circles, Visual Acuity, and Pinholes
Diffraction Caused by Apertures
Depth of Field and Depth of Focus
Hyperfocal Distance
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Magnification and Low Vision Devices
Angular Magnification Produced by Plus Lenses
Use of Plus Lenses for Low Vision
Magnifying Lens and Bifocal Add in Combination
Fixed-Focus Stand Magnifiers
Effective Magnification
Electronic Magnifiers for Near
Telescopes
Galilean Telescopes
Keplerian Telescopes
An Alternative Formula to Determine a Telescope's Angular Magnification
A Convenient Clinical Method to Determine a Telescope's Angular Magnification
Telescope Use in Ametropia
Telemicroscopes
Summary
Further Reading
Self-Assessment Problems
Retinal Image Size
Spectacle Magnification
Retinal Image Size in Uncorrected Ametropia
Retinal Image Size in Corrected Ametropia
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Reflection
Ray Tracing: Concave, Convex, and Plane Mirrors
Concave Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
Plane Mirrors
Power of Mirrors
The Vergence Relationship
Reflections and Antireflection Coatings
Purkinje Images
Corneal Topography
Summary
Self-Assessment Problems
Aberrations
The Paraxial Assumption and Seidel Aberrations
Longitudinal Spherical Aberration
Coma
Oblique Astigmatism
Curvature of Field
Distortion
Wavefront Sensing and Adaptive Optics
Measurement of the Eye's Monochromatic Aberrations
Supernormal Vision
Imaging the Fundus
Chromatic Aberration
Dispersive Power and Constringence
Lateral (Transverse) Chromatic Aberration
Longitudinal Chromatic Aberration
Chromatic Aberration in the Human Eye
The Red-Green Refraction Technique
Summary
References
Self-Assessment Problems
Answers to Self-Assessment Problems
Basic Terms and Concepts
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
The Vergence Relationship
Thin Lenses
Optical Systems with Multiple Surfaces
Thick Lenses
Ametropia
Accommodation
Cylindrical Lenses and the Correction of Astigmatism
Prisms
Depth of Field
Magnification and Low Vision Devices
Retinal Image Size
Reflection
Aberrations
Entrance and Exit Pupils of Telescopes
Location of Purkinje Image III
Fluid Lenses
Javal's Rule
Derivation of the Paraxial Relationship
Correction of Chromatic Aberration
Longitudinal Chromatic Aberration
Lateral (Transverse) Chromatic Aberration
Practice Examinations
Practice Examination 1
Practice Examination 2
Answers to Practice Examinations
Practice Examination 1
Practice Examination 2
Index