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 655-210 Optical Design and Ophthalmic Metrology

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Assoc. Professor G Smith

Prerequisites

655-101 Optical Systems, or with the approval of the Head of Department.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

36 lectures (3 per week), 24 hours practical work including assignments on optical design. There will also be assignments on ophthalmic lens calculations to complete during the semester

Subject Description

The purpose of this subject is to provide an understanding of the principles and techniques of optical design, including an understanding of the control and optimisation of aberrations. An introduction to ophthalmic lenses and spectacle lens design. The topics covered include aberration theory, optical design and control of aberrations including the design of ophthalmic lenses, advanced photometry and radiometry, optics of commonly used ophthalmic instruments. Practical classes will include computer aided tutorials on both optical design and lens calculations.

Assessment

A three hour written examination at the end of the semester (80%). Assessment of practical work and assignments (20%). A pass must be obtained for both the written and practical work.

Prescribed Texts
  • Smith G and Atchixon D A, The Eye and Visual Optical Instruments. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1997.
  • Jalie M, The Principles of Ophthalmic Lenses. 4th ed. Assoc Brit Disp Opticians, 1984.
  • Henson D B, Optometric Instrumentation. 2nd ed. Butterworths 1996. An additional reference list will be provided.
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