655-210 Optical Design and Ophthalmic Metrology

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

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. It is 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, and optics of commonly used ophthalmic instruments. Practical classes will include computer-aided tutorials on both optical design and lens calculations.

A 3-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.

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