655-311 Optical Design and Ophthalmic Metrology

This subject is only available to BOptom students repeating the subject from 2005 or 2006.

655-101, 655-102 or 655-202 Optical Systems.

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.

Ongoing assessment of practical work and assignments due during the semester (20%); a 3-hour written examination in the examination period (80%). Satisfactory completion of both written and practical work is necessary to pass the subject.

• 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 (or later edition).
• D B Henson, Optometric Instrumentation. 2nd edn, Butterworths, 1996 (or later edition). An additional reference list will be provided.