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Driving and visual impairment. Australia based researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Dr Helen Nguyen and Professor Lisa Keay, present the outcomes of recent systematic review which describe the role of visual impairment on driving and risk of crashing. Closing date: 17 July Contact Lens Opticians.
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The Frame PD. The box centre distance (BCD) is also commonly known as the frame PD and it can be seen from the diagram in figure 1 that: BCD, c = a/2 + d + a/2 = a + d. Alternatively: Frame PD = Eye Size + DBL. The frame PD is an important concept …
Optical properties of lens materials - Optician Online
Jun 9, 2005 · Crown glass provides poor protection against UVA as its cut-off is only 300nm. Higher-index glasses are better, with cut-off values of 330-350nm. Plastic materials have better UV protection than glass. For an uncoated CR39 lens, the cut off is 350nm, and for higher index lenses the cut off can be around 380nm.
How to interpret Optomap retinal images - Optician Online
Jul 21, 2006 · The main advantage of the Optomap retinal exam is that it is able to capture a 200º fundus image with or without dilation. The instrument is operator-friendly and only requires a practice assistant to operate it. The 200º imaging (80 per cent of the fundus) allows for detection of most lesions. The ora serrata is 240º and eye steering ...
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Prismatic effect and binocular vision basics – part 1. An understanding of prismatic effects, whether induced or prescribed, is an essential skill for all optical practitioners. Yet many still struggle with some concepts of prism, and optometrists often report binocular vision as their least favourite area of competency, perhaps safe in the ...
Optician Online - Boots Opticians launches AllSaints collection
Jun 10, 2024 · The Boots Opticians X AllSaints collection, the first AllSaints optical collection, is available at Boots stores and joins existing brands Chloé, Gucci, Tom Ford, Saint Laurent and Prada. Gender neutral styles with a brushed metal finish and beveled shapes in sustainable acetate were said to bring to life the rock and roll attitude synonymous ...
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Keeping the results of the first eye in place, move to the patient’s left hand side. Remove the fogging lens and repeat the process for the left eye. Remove the working distance allowance lens or add -1.50DS to the sphere only of both eyes. Measure the …
GrandVision completes acquisition of Tesco Opticians
Dec 4, 2017 · GrandVision completes deal to acquire Tesco Opticians. GrandVision has completed a deal to acquire Tesco Opticians – paving the way for Vision Express to incorporate 209 stores into its wider network. Following approval from the Competitions and Markets authority, the high-street optician will have close to 600 stores across the UK and Ireland.
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Mar 5, 2019 · It is worth mentioning at this stage that BVD calculations must also be considered in the presence of an astigmatic refraction result. Figure 1: Calculation of contact lens power from spectacle prescription. A prescription of -3.75DS/-1.50DC x 180 may not at first glance look like it necessitates a BVD adjustment, however, it is important that ...