Lensometry Lecture and Hands on Workshop
This course is an introduction to the Lensometer. Single vision, Bifocal, and Progressive lenses will be discussed in addition to Sphere, Sphero-cylindrical compound lenses. A video recording of actual neutralization techniques on the Lensometer will be part of the presentation. Each participant will have hands-on opportunity to perform Lensometry in plus or minus cylinder on a single vision, bifocal, and progressive lens with the assistance of the instructor.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. List the parts of a manual Lensometer.
2. Describe lens forms: Sphere, Compound, Bifocal and Progressive.
3. Outline the elements of Lensometry.
4. Perform manual Lensometry in plus or minus cylinder.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. List the parts of a manual Lensometer.
2. Describe lens forms: Sphere, Compound, Bifocal and Progressive.
3. Outline the elements of Lensometry.
4. Perform manual Lensometry in plus or minus cylinder.
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