655-210 Optical Design and Ophthalmic Metrology

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655-210 Optical Design and Ophthalmic Metrology
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	2
Coordinator	Assoc Prof G Smith; Dr A Metha
Prerequisites	655-101 Optical Systems or 655-102 Optical Systems
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	Thirty-six lectures (three 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. 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.
Assessment	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.
Prescribed Texts	G Smith and D A Atchixon, The Eye and Visual Optical Instruments. Cambridge University Press, 1997. M Jalie, The Principles of Ophthalmic Lenses. 4th edn, Assoc Brit Disp Opticians, 1984. D B Henson, Optometric Instrumentation. 2nd edn, Butterworths, 1996. An additional reference list will be provided.

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