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The acclaimed introductory text to geometrical and visual optics --- now in full colorDoody's Core Titles for 2022!Geometrical and Visual Optics, Third Edition is a rigorous, yet approachable text that expertly combines basic optics with clinical application in a way that brings key optometry topics to life. It is meant to be a concise and user-friendly resource for clinicians as they begin their study of optics, and as they eventually prepare for licensing examinations. The book emphasizes optical concepts and problem-solving skills that underlie contemporary clinical eye care, and because of its clinical utility, a vergence approach is stressed.
FEATURES:- 3 complete practice exams, totaling 122 questions
- 200+ end-of-chapter self-assessment problems with detailed worked-out solutions
- Full-color figures and clinical highlights
- Learning Objectives appear at the beginning of each chapter
- Color highlighted summaries, sample problems, and tables
- Summary and list of formulas appear at the end of each chapter
- NEW CHAPTER on lens thickness; and prism coverage has been expanded to include vertical imbalance
- In-depth coverage of geometrical and visual optics spans the full spectrum of topics, from refraction at spherical surfaces, to thin and thick lenses, to depth of field, ametropia, magnification, retinal image size, and reflection
- Primary emphasis is on core concepts, with a minimum of formulas and superfluous mathematics
List of contents
1. Basic Terms and Concepts 2. Refraction at Spherical Surfaces 3. The Vergence Relationship 4. Thin Lenses 5. Optical Systems with Multiple Surfaces 6. Thick Lenses 7. Ametropia 8. Accommodation 9. Cylindrical Lenses and the Correction of Astigmatism 10. Prisms 11. Depth of Field 12. Magnification and Low Vision Devices 13. Retinal Image Size 14. Reflection 15. Aberrations Answers to Self-Assessment Problems Appendix A: Entrance and Exit Pupils of Telescopes Appendix B: Location of Purkinje Image III Appendix C: Fluid Lenses Appendix D: Javal's Rule Appendix E: Derivation of the Paraxial Relationship Appendix F: Correction of Chromatic Aberration Practice Examinations Answers to Practice Examinations
About the author
Dr. Schwartz studied optics at the School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley and has taught optics in both the basic curriculum and special Board review courses. He has co-chaired the Examination Development Commission, National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
