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Simulating the Mechanics of Lens Accommodation via a Manual Lens Stretcher
Published on: February 23, 2018
Multifocal lens decentration and size as a function of reading distance
Abstract:
A new technique for bifocal size determination and decentration is discussed in detail. Tables based on bifocal power, reading distance and refracting power of the distance lens are presented in order to make bifocal lens selection less complicated.
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