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Q&A Chapter 3 Lens Form & Analysis

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The shorter the radius the _______ the curve and the stronger the diopter power is.   steeper  
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The larger the sphere the _______ the curve.   flatter  
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The smaller the sphere the _______ the curve.   steeper  
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A lens that is both concave and convex is known as a ________ lens   meniscus  
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A concave lens is known as a _____ lens   minus  
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A convex lens is known as a ____ lens   plus  
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What is another name for a bi-concave lens?   Myodisc  
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Distortions inherent in any lens with power are known as...   Aberrations  
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What optical tool is used to measure the curvature of a lens and is considered one of the most useful but underrated tools in the optical industry.   The Lens Clock  
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The Lens Clock is calibrated for what index of refraction? (the number not the name)   1.53  
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True or False: The Lens Clock can check for slab off.   True  
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True or False: The Lens Clock can determine what the lens material is made out of.   False  
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What is the "standard" index of refraction in the optical industry?   1.53  
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The cylinder is used for the correction of ___________ and can be used by itself or it can be combined with a sphere.   astigmatism  
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What is the name of the term for when the distance of the ocular or back surface of a lens is away from the patient's cornea?   Vertex Distance  
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A +10.00 lens has moved away from a patient's eyes by 5mm. What is the power of the lens for the patient now?   +10.50  
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A -10.00 lens has been moved closer to a patient's eyes by 5mm. What is the power of the lens for the patient now?   -10.50  
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A +10.00 lens has moved closer to a patient's eyes by 5mm. What is the power of the lens for the patient now?   +9.50  
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A -10.00 lens has been moved away from a patient's eyes by 5mm. What is the power of the lens for the patient now?   -9.50  
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What does RVD stand for?   Refracted Vertex Distance  
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What does FVD stand for?   Fitted Vertex Distance  
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True or False: A distometer can accurately measure vertex distance.   True  
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True or False: A distometer can measure lens thickness.   False  
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Vertex distance compensation is mandatory for a spectacle prescription of ______ diopters or greater.   +/- 7.00  
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What is the Base Curve for the power ranges of Plano to +2.00   +6.00  
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What is the Base Curve for the power ranges of -2.00 to -4.50   +4.00  
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What is the Base Curve for the power ranges of +5.50 to +8.75   +10.00  
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In modern medical ophthalmic lenses, ocular curves are always ______ or ________   minus concave  
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A smaller sphere will have ____ power.   more  
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A larger sphere will have ____ power.   less  
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A flatter base curve will make objects appear _______ than before.   smaller  
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An increase in plus power in the base curve makes objects appear ______ than before.   larger  
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Higher index materials create lenses with natural _______ base curves.   flatter  
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