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Clinical optics/Andrew R. Elkington, Helena J.Frank, Michael J. Greaney. – 3rd ed.
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1.Physiological optics. 2. Optics. I. Frank, Helena J. II. Greaney, Michael J. III. Title. [DNLM: 1. Eye Diseases–physiopathology.
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Contents
Preface to the Third Edition |
vii |
Acknowledgements |
viii |
1 |
1 |
Properties of Light and Visual Function |
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2 |
25 |
Reflection of Light |
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3 |
33 |
Refraction of Light |
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4 |
43 |
Prisms |
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5 |
54 |
Spherical Lenses |
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6 |
66 |
Astigmatic Lenses |
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7 |
74 |
Optical Prescriptions, Spectacle Lenses |
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8 |
89 |
Aberrations of Optical Systems Including the Eye |
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9 |
99 |
Refraction by the Eye |
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10 |
113 |
Optics of Ametropia |
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141 |
Presbyopia |
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12 |
152 |
Contact Lenses |
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13 |
160 |
Optics of Low Vision Aids |
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14 |
165 |
Instruments |
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15 |
216 |
Lasers |
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16 |
230 |
Practical Clinical Refraction |
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17 |
242 |
Refractive Surgery |
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Appendix I |
255 |
Appendix II |
256 |
Index |
257 |
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