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Optigal's Introduction to Basic Optical Principles

$155.00

The ABO exam, made clear. Written by an experienced optician for opticians on their way to certification, this textbook turns tricky topics like prism, Prentice’s Rule, and lensometry into concepts that finally click. Every chapter connects what you do on the job every day to what you’ll see on the ABO’s National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE), so you’re not just memorizing; you’re truly understanding. More than a review book, it’s a complete training manual that will carry you into exam day with confidence.

The ABO exam, made clear. Written by an experienced optician for opticians on their way to certification, this textbook turns tricky topics like prism, Prentice’s Rule, and lensometry into concepts that finally click. Every chapter connects what you do on the job every day to what you’ll see on the ABO’s National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE), so you’re not just memorizing; you’re truly understanding. More than a review book, it’s a complete training manual that will carry you into exam day with confidence.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Major Ocular Structures · Refractive Errors · Common Conditions · Eye Diseases

Chapter 2: Optical Principles
The Metric System · Light Theory · Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum · Pathways of Light · Lens Anatomy

Chapter 3: Lens Curves
Sphere · Toric Lenses · Lens Curves and Meridians · Aberrations

Chapter 4: Lens Materials and Coatings
Properties of Lens Materials · Lens Materials · CR-39 · Lens Coatings and Enhancements · Tint · Color Benefits · Photochromic Lenses · Polarized Lenses · Mirror Coating · Anti-Reflective Coating

Chapter 5: Lens Design
Aspheric · Atoric · Asphericity in Other Lens Designs · Free Form · Multifocal Lenses · Occupational and Specialty Lenses · Safety Lenses · Aphakic and Lenticular Lenses · Slab-Off and Reverse Slab-Off

Chapter 6: Ophthalmic Frames
Frame Styles · Frame Parts · Bridge Styles · Nosepads · End Piece Design · Temples · Frame Materials · Frame Measurements · Frame Selection · Minimum Blank Size (MBS) · Frame Alignment · Adjusting the Frame for the Patient

Chapter 7: Instrumentation
Common Hand Tools · Small Lab Equipment · Lensometer, Lens Meter, Focimeter

Chapter 8: Regulatory Agencies, Professional Organizations, and Standards
Regulatory Agencies · Ophthalmic Professions and Duties · Professional Organizations · Standards · FDA Guidelines for Dress Drop-Ball Testing Glass Lenses

Bonus Resources
Formulas · Glossary · Dispensing Optician Job Analysis · ABO Test Specifications · Answer Keys