Last-minute optics a concise review of optics, refraction, and contact lenses / David G. Hunter, Constance E. West.

Author/creator Hunter, David G., 1957-
Other author West, Constance E., 1958-
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoThorofare, NJ : SLACK,
Descriptionix, 122 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Eye--Accommodation and refraction. --Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Physiological optics--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Contact lenses--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Ocular Physiological Phenomena--Examination Questions.
Lenses--Examination Questions.
Optical Processes--Examination Questions.
Refractive Errors--Examination Questions.

Contents Basic principles -- Vergence, lenses, objects, and images -- The model eye -- Visual acuity testing -- Refraction and optical dispensing -- Lens effectivity and vertex distance -- Accommodation, presbyopia, and bifocals -- Astigmatism -- Aberrations, distortions, and irregularities -- Contact lenses -- Intraocular lenses -- Refractive surgery -- Magnification and telescopes -- Low vision -- Mirrors -- Prisms and diplopia -- Instruments -- Good people, bad optics : the dissatisfied patient -- Important formulas.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010009281
ISBN9781556429279 (alk. paper)