optical assistive devices for vision impairement in near
1.
2. Optical assistive devices
for vision impairement
in near
MODERATOR PRESENTER
DR.SANJEEB BHATTARAI SRIJANA LAMICHHANE
SABINA KHATUN
3. Presentation layout
• Introduction to visual impairement
• Introduction to assistive devices
• Low vision magnification
• Near optical devices
• References
4. Visual impairment
• The term "visual impairment" refers to a functional limitation of
the eye(s) or visual system due to a disorder or disease that can
result in a visual disability or a visual handicap.
• The classification of visual impairment varies worldwide.
• According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the levels
of disability associated with visual impairment range from low
vision to blindness
5. • The WHO classifies levels of visual impairment based on
visual acuity and/or visual field limitation, and defines
blindness as profound impairment (this can refer to blindness
of one eye or blindness of the individual).
• The WHO definition of blindness specifies visual acuity less
than 20/400 and/ or remaining visual field less than 10 degrees
in the better seeing eye.
6. Epidemiology
• Globally, it is estimated that approximately 1.3 billion people live with some
form of vision impairment.
• With regards to near vision, 826 million people live with a near vision
impairment .
• Globally, the leading causes of vision impairment are uncorrected refractive
errors and cataracts.
• Approximately 80% of all vision impairment globally is considered
avoidable.
• The majority of people with vision impairment are over the age of 50 years.
7. • Assistive devices and technologies are those whose primary
purpose is to maintain or improve an individual’s functioning
and independence to facilitate participation and to enhance
overall well-being.
• that encompasses products, resources, methods, strategies,
practices, and services to enhance the functional capability
related with the activity and participation of people with
deficiencies, disabilities, or reduced mobility to improve their
autonomy, independence, quality of life, and social inclusion
Assistive devices
8. • Low vision affects many aspects of a person’s life.
• Interventions aim to improve one or more different area(s)
of difficulty.
• Outcome areas relevant to low vision include mobility,
activities of daily living (ADL), self-esteem (happiness,
mental health), literacy (reading, writing, access to
information), visual functioning,use of LVAs, social
contact/participation, use of technology, and employment
9. Near vision impairment:
• Presenting near visual acuity worse than N6 or M.08 with existing
correction
• Reading speed, as well as acuity, is more likely to be considered when
determining the required magnification.
• For sustained fluent reading tasks it is important to allow patients an
‘acuity reserve’ (i.e. the ability to resolve detail is different from reading
comfortably).
• However, for spot or survival reading, no acuity reserve is necessary.
Other factors affecting reading speed are working without adequate
contrast reserve and field of view .
• While acuity reserves can be maximised by low vision aids, lighting is
required to improve contrast reserves.
10. Considerations before prescribing
• Patient’s goal must be explored and defined
• Determine the patient’s functional vision
• Determination of magnification required to
perform certain task
• Patients skill in using the devices
• Determine the appropriate magnification devices
or system
11. Magnification
• Magnification may be defined as “an increase in the apparent size or the actual
size of an object or of its image in relation to the object”
• Purpose of magnification ,regardless of method of obtaining it, is to increase the
size of the retinal image
• Ratio of image size to object size (for a lens system)
• M = I/O = h’/h = l’/l = ’/
• commonly referred to as transverse magnification, lateral magnification, linear
magnification or enlargement ratio
12. Low vision magnification
• Relative size magnification
• Relative distance magnification
• Angular magnification
• Projection magnification
• Equivalent Viewing Power (EVP) & Distance (EVD)
• Newer but accurate concept in Low vision
13. Relative size magnification
• Relative size magnification increases the resolving ability of
the observer by in-creasing the actual size of the object being
viewed.
• This is the magnification achieved by increasing the size of the
object while the working distance remains same.
• E.g. large-print books and cheques, larger television sets or
computer terminals and CCTV.
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18. 4. Projection Magnification
• Projection magnification may be defined as that
magnification which results when an enlarged image of
an opaque or transparent object is produced on a
screen
Optical projection:
• Projection magnification always involve some form of
optical projection device
• Consists of light source, an optical system and a screen
• Compact opaque projectors with translucent screens have
been designed for the partially sighted
19. Electronic projection
• Basic magnification is obtained electronically rather than
optically
• May vary the electronic magnification by changing the
monitor size or vary optical magnification by changing the
lenses of the television camera
• Electronic vision enhancement systems(EVES) are referred to
as Close circuit televisions(CCTVs) because of direct cable
link between camera imaging system and monitor viewing
system(in contrast to broadcast television)
21. Devices Types of magnification
Telemicroscope angular
Handheld magnifier Relative distance and angular
Stand magnifier Relative distance and angular
Spectacle magnifier (microscope) Relative distance
Closed circuit television ,low vision
enhancement system
projection
22. Equivalent viewing power
• As magnification is not an invariant physical property of a lens, but
depends on how it is used
• EVP can be used in the derivation of enlargement in all practical
situations.
Equivalent viewing distance:
Equivalent viewing distance = Viewing distance/Enlargement ratio
23. Enlargement ratio (ER)= Best near Acuity (BNA)/ Target near Acuity
(TNA)
Equivalent viewing power
Reciprocal of EVD i.e 1/ EVD (m)
24. Example
• BCVA for near: 2.0 M at 10 cm
• Target Acuity: 1.0 M
• Enlargement Ratio: BNA/TNA=2X
• Equivalent Viewing distance:
• Reference viewing distance/ER = 10/2=5 cm
• Equivalent viewing power = Reciprocal of EVD = 20 D
25. Near optical devices
1. Telemicroscopes
2. Hand magnifiers
3. Stand magnifiers
4. Spectacle-mounted Reading Lenses
5. Electronic Devices- CCTV, HMD
26. Telescope viewing non distance object
• Viewing of non-distant objects through a telescope can be
practically achieved by three methods:
1. Adding a correction to eyepiece lens: because the divergent light
from the object is amplified as it passes through the telescope,
• A very strong positive lens would need to be placed over the
eyepiece or worn.
• Practically very difficult and can be successful if patient already
wear high power lens
27. 2. Altering the telescope’s length: increasing the length of a telescope
allows nearer objects to be viewed clearly.
The limit is dependent on the tube length of the telescope
Astronomical telescopes allow a greater range of focus than Galilean
telescopes.
3.Adding a lens cap to the objective lens : by neutralising the
divergence of the object’s working distance (e.g. a +3.00D lens cap for an
object at 33 cm), the telescope remains afocal.
A telescope with the addition of a reading cap is known as a
telemicroscope.
28. Telemicroscope
• Is an afocal system telescope with an added reading cap
• The main advantage of prescribing a telemiscroscopic system over an
equivalent powered microscope is one of providing a longer working
distance
• The depth of field of a telescope will be same as the equivalent powered
microscope or reading addition
• Equivalent power of telemicroscope : Deq = Dcap * |MTs|
Dcap: dioptric power of reading cap
MTS : magnification of telescope
29. Magnification:
The enlargement of the system is the product of its individual components
i.e. Enlargement (E) = Etelescope × (lens cap power/4)
e.g. total maginification in a telemicroscope of 2x telescope with a +5.00D
reading cap
Magnification : 2x X 5.00/4 = 2.5x
When the reference distance is 40cm then total magnification will be 4x
# with these example it can be concluded that telemicroscope can assigned
many different magnification depending upon the reference distance
So the telemicroscope should be compared with each other in terms of
equivalent power when possible
30. Example #1
• which telemicroscope is most powerful ?
• A. 2x telescope with a +4.00D reading cap
• B. 4x telescope with a +2.00D reading cap
• Equivalent power of the two system is same i.e. Deq = Dcap *|MTS|
• = +8.00D
• The both system have same magnification
• The difference is that telemicroscope A will focus at 25cm while
telemicroscope B will focus at 50cm
31. Example #2
• A patient has a best corrected near acuity of 0.33/4M and desires to read the
newspaper ,which is found to be 1M print .what reading cap will be required for
a 3x telescope to accomplish this task and what is the total magnification?
• Solution;
• 1. Magnification needed = Reference size/goal size
= 4M/1M = 4x
2. Equivalent power of this amount of magnification
Deq= magnification/reference distance
=4/0.33 = +12.12D
32. 3. power of reading cap with a 3x telescope
• D eq = Dcap * |MTS|
• +12.12= Dcap* |3|
• Dcap= +4.40D
4. Total magnification of system= MTS * (reading cap/reference distance)
= |3x|* (4.04/3.03)
= 4x
33. • Depth of field of telemicroscope α 1/ (Deq of system)2
• When prescribing telescope attempt should be made to prescribe
lowest equivalent power with the weakest telescope and weakest
reading cap
• Providing weakest equivalent power will maximize the depth of field
and using lowest telescope magnification will maximize the filed of
view
• Providing the low powered cap will enable the longer working
distance
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34. ADVANTAGE OF TELEMICROSCOPE
• Major advantage is it will provide large WD
• Binocularity can be achieved if both eye have grossly equal VA
• Can be fitted in spectacle (monocular as well as binocular)
• Both hands are free, good for patients with tremor of hand
DISADVANTAGE OF TELEMICROSCOPE
• Constricted FOV
• Expensive
• Reduced depth perception
35. Handheld magnifiers
• Is a convex lens mounted in a frame with the handle
• The patients hold by means of handle at various distances from the
spectacle plane
• Uses the principle of relative distance magnification and angular
magnification
• Object should be placed at the focal distance of the magnifying lens
• Retinal image size is constant, regardless of the distance
between the hand magnifier and the eye
36. Options available
• Three common types of convex lens design are used
1. Spherical lenses:
either planoconvex or biconvex
power ranges (+3.00D to +14.00D)
2. Aspheric lenses:
most commonly prescribed options
either spheric in one surface and aspheric in another or biaspheric
power ranges from (+6.00D to +40.00D)
37. • 3. Aplantic lenses:
two planoconvex lenses with the convex surface in contact with
eachother
power ranges from (+6.00D to +40.00D)
least amount of image distortion from edge to edge
38. Equivalent power of handheld magnifier
• Equivalent power depends upon how it is used
When the near object is held at the focal point of magnifying
lens
When the near object is within the focal point of magnifying lens
Deq = D1 +D2 –(d) (D1) (D2)
D1= dioptric power of handheld magnifier
D2= dioptric power of add ,accommodation used
D= separation in meter bwt D1& D2
39. Example
• An emmetropic patient is looking through both +2.50D bifocal and +10.00D handheld
magnifier to read the newspaper. What is the equivalent power when the magnifier is
held
• A) against the bifocal = +12.50 D ( maximal value for the particular combination)
• B)5cm from the bifocal =+11.5D
• C)10cm from bifocal = +10.00D ( neutral, transition point)
• D)20cm from bifocal= +7.50 D
• E) 60 cm from bifocal= -2.50 D
40. Interpretation
• As the handheld magnifier is moved away from the add , the
equivalent power will decreases
• when the magnifier is held greater than one focal length from
bifocal ,the Deq is actually less than the magnifier power
alone
• In such case there will be disadvantage to using add
• If the distance increases ,the magnifier will acts as a reversed
astronomical telescope ( small inverted image)
41. • Field of view
FOV = A(f/d),
where, A=objective lens diameter,
f=focal length of lens and
d=eye to lens distance
As the distance from magnifier to the eye is increased ,FOV of the
handheld magnifier decreases .
When the magnifier is held one focal length away from the eye ,
FOV equal to diameter of the lens
42. Advantages & disadvantages
• Advantages-
• Familiarity ,
inexpensive
• Flexible WD
• Wide variety available
• Illumination available
• More socially accepted
• .
43. • Disadvantages-
• One hand tied up
• Difficult to hold steady in proper position at all
times
• Limited FOV, depends on eye to lens distance
45. Microscope
Described as spectacle mounted convex lens
Microscope does not produce the increased retinal image,
rather it acts as a converging system to neutralize the
diverging lens
Based on the principle of Relative distance magnification
46.
47. Lens options
1. full field microscope
• Spherical lens: due to the aberration it is a always
to
• prescribe the power below than + 8 .00 D
• 2.Aspherical lens : approximately from +10.00D to
20.00D
• & aspheric lenticular design +10.00 to 48.00D
48. 3.Doublet lens
A doublet lens is the combination of two vertex lens separated
by air space
It can be found of magnification about 2 to 20 times
4. Half eye microscope
Convex lens mounted in half eye frame , power runs up to
+12.00 D
The amount of prism incorporated in each lens is equal to the
• power of microscope plus two diopter
49. 5. Bifocal microscope
Mounted in conventional frame in normal vertex
distance
one piece moulded plastic bifocal : upto +6.00
Aspheric executive bifocal : upto +32.00
Ben franklin bifocal : upto + 20.00
50. 6.Loupes
A variation of a microscope that allows for a
slightly extended working distance
Increases the working distance
Can be mounted in various ways
Most of the loupes have the ability to flip up which allows for
unobstructed distance viewing
Can be monocular power upto +32.00D
Can be binocular power upto +10.00
51. Types
1.Headborne loupes
Are supported by a strap around the patient head
2.Clip on loupes
Are secured to either the temple , bridge ,or along the top of the
• frame directly above the patient eye
52. 7. Contact lens microscope
Working distance is closer than equal powered microscopic
spectacles
Good cosmesis and increased field of view
Binocularity can be possible in low power lens
In binocular system you have to remove the lens when you are not
reading
Monovision option is available
53. Why microscope is the first device to introduce ?
It is generally the most familiar near device
Microscope is easier to use because the practitioner need only be
concerned with the patient holding the reading the material
The microscope allows the practitioner to fine tune the power of
the lens easily by incorporating the patient cylinder correction of
adding additional power
54. Example
Suppose a person is 6.00 D myopic we correct him for distance . We calculated the
required magnification with his distance correction . 10.00D microscope will
provide the required magnification.
Options
1. either give 10.00 D microscope with his PG
2. Give him 4.00 diopter microscope which must be used without
his Distance glasses
Explanation = the total power in the second case is also 10.00 D ( 4.00 D from the
microscope and 6.00 D from his uncorrected myopia
55. Indication of monocular microscope
Microscope are generally prescribe monocularly for the better seeing eye
When the visual acuity less than 6/60 or the difference between the two eyes
are two lines creates less chance of binocularity So monocular microscope is
recommended
When patient use monocular microscope an opaque patch is recommended
for the poorer seeing eye to eliminate any possible retina revalry between two
eyes
56. Indication for binocular microscope
Some patient have equal VA in both eyes and they do have potential to
achieve binocularity
This kind of patient benefit from binocular microscope
Advantage of binocular microscope is large field of view , stereopsis
depth of field, better acuity and psychological edge
57. Prism in microscope
Microscope creates base out prismatic effect at near
So while reading the eyes must converge more than low power spectacle
This can place strain to positive fusional vergence & may lead to
discomfort
This effect can be reduced by placing the distance center closer than the
patients distance PD Or incorporating base in prism
58. Prism relocates the image towards its apex , so with base in prism
image is directed out , which relieves convergence
Fonda recommended decentering 1mm for each eye or grinding
1mm base in prism in each eye for each diopter of add
59.
60. Advantages
Most easiest to adjust because microscope are the most familiar
Cosmetically acceptable
Large field of view
Allows both hand free
Good for patient with hand tremors or poor dexterity
Useful for prolong reading
Astigmatism correction can be incorporated in most lenses
61. Disadvantages
Closer working distance
Lighting more critical
Decreased depth of focus
Reduced reading speed with decreased field size and aberration
Fatigue of neck , arm and shoulder muscle
Eye fatigue
Mobility restricted with microscope on
62. Stand magnifier
A convex lens that is mounted at a fixed distance from the reading
material
Not required to be hold by the person
It is supported by legs or a housing that stand on the reading material
63.
64. Principle
Relative distance magnification and angular magnification
As the magnifier and object are brought closer to the eye, RDM
increases and AM decreases. If pushed further away reverse occurs.
In both cases, the total magnification or retinal image size remains
constant
66. Fixed focus
Its lens set at a fixed distance from the base
Generally the distance between from the reading material to the
lens is slightly less than the focal length of the lens
It creates a virtual , erect located at a finite distance behind the
magnifier
Divergent rays will exit the stand magnifier. So, an add or
accommodation is
required to see the image clearly
Eg ;COIL blue
67. Variable focus
Have lenses that can be adjusted closer to or farther away from the
reading material
Focusing can compensate for the uncorrected refractive error &
accommodative demand of the stand magnifier
68. Options
• 1. spherical lenses
Can be plano convex or biconvex
Available in power + 5.00 to + 24.00
69. 2. Aspheric lenses
Can be aspheric on one surface , aspheric on the other surface or
bispheric
Majority of the stand magnifier are of aspheric type
Aspheric power range from + 7.00 to +40.00
Bispheric design power ranges from + 20.00 to 60.00
70. 3. Aplantic lenses
Consists of two planoconvex lenses with their convex surfaces in
contact
Available power + 20.00 to 40.00
71. Equivalent power
Equivalent power of the system
Deq = D1+D2 –d D1 × D2
Where
D1= dioptric power of the lens of the magnifier
D2= dioptric power of the add /accommodation /patient
uncorrected myopia
d= separation between lens of stand magnifier to spectacle plane
72. Refractive error
A variable focus stand magnifier can compensate for the
refractive error
To correct myopia – the lens is moved closer to the page
To correct hyperopia – the lens is moved farther away from the
page
A fixed focus stand magnifier doesn’t correct refractive error
Normal patient – correct the distance refractive error
Presbyopia – correct for the distance and use bifocal
73. Accommodation
Accommodation is required for the fixed focus stand magnifier
Accommodation can change the equivalent power of the magnifier
To increase the magnification -bring the magnifier closer to the eye
stimulating accommodation(non presbyopes)
Presbyopes will typically use their magnifier at one distance as
determined by the power of their add
However trifocal or progressive can be used to the change the
equivalent power
74. Field of view
Depends on the distance of the lens held from the eye
& the power of the lens
As the lens to eye distance increases , the field of view decrease
Closer the magnifier to the eye greater the field of view
Field of view (W )= d f /h
where ,w= linear width of visual field
d= lens diameter in mm
f= focal length of magnifier
h= distance from the lens to eye
75. Advantages
Has a fixed focus,easy for Patient
Good for patient with tremors/arthritis and constricted
fields
Self illuminated
Extended working distance
Inexpensive ,good for detailed tasks
Useful for patient with constricted visual fields
Some design can be used for writing ( cut way)
76. Disadvantages
Accommodation or add is needed
Decrease field of view
Lens aberration and distortion with slight non
perpendicular view
Bulky and cumberson
Posture and fatique problem
Must determine equivalent power
77. Bar and Flat field magnifier
Are designed to be placed on an object however raised above its base
Also known as paper weight and bright field
The enlargement is similar to the enlargement to that of an electronic
devices
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78. Flat field magnifier
Are a single solid hemispheric lens
Material removed from the top and bottom to leave a rectangular
viewing window , allowing larger hemispherical lens to be used
In practice the enlargement is up to 3 times
The image is formed close to the original object regardless of the
bar or the flat field magnifier thickness
Here the enlargement is not created by a reduction in viewing
distance with plus lens magnifier
79. The field of view is not increased by decreasing the eye to the
magnifier distance
Image is formed close to the patients normal working distance
so the bar or flat field magnifier can be used with no change in
posture and with normal reading glasses
Binocular viewing is also possible
The larger the portion of a sphere used to create a flat field
magnifier the higher the magnification but smaller the field of view
80. Bar magnifier
Contains plano cylindrical lens
Magnifies the height of the letter which becomes readable to some low
vision patient
Lies flat on the page, elongates the letter but don’t separate them,
magnifies in the vertical meridian only
A person with small central field who needs minimum magnification are
benefitted
Available in low magnification power only.
power ranging + 2.00 to 3.50
83. CCTV
Works on the principle of electronic magnification
( projection magnification)
Has 3 component
Camera
Monitor
Moveable reading platform
Video camera is directed at an object and image is projected
on TV
monitor screen
84. Patients will assess the printed material with magnified image
projected on monitor screen
Enables the patients to select regular polarity
e.g black letter on white background , vice versa
Contrast /brightness / magnification can be changed
Magnification level ranges from 4 times to 6 times
85. Magnification and equivalent
power
Magnification =(X)(Y)
Where,
x= print size on the monitor divided by actual print size
Y= reference distance divided by the working distance in cm
Where reference distance is not specified
Magnification = (x)(z)
Where,
X= print size on the monitor divided by actual print size
Z= dioptric equivalent power of working distance
86. Uses
Use for educational , vocational , recreational and personal
pursuits
Material of assorted prints size and varying contrast should be
selectively incorporated in the evaluation and instructional
session
Patients should instructed not to look on paper and pen
while writing but look at the CCTV screen
87. Advantages
Adjustable projection magnification ( ranges from 5to 65 times )
Reading distance is more variable than other low vision devices
Polarity changes are available
Brightness and contrast contrast control are available
Adjustable field of vision is possible by manipulating the
magnification or the screen
Binocularity possible with large amount of magnification
Photographs may easily viewed
88. Disadvantages
Physical size may hinder the portability
Training and practice time is needed to become an prominent
user
Limited available of maintenance service for the component
Initial cost may be higher than most low vision device
89. V max
It is the next generation of a head mounted assistance device that
address distance , Intermediate and near vision
It is automatic focus system
Magnification ranges from 0.8 to 20 times
One high resolution center color camera is healed on head
mounted unit
90. Field of view of the camera is 47 degree in horizontal and 36
degree in vertical
Requires on special fitting procedure
It can fitted over patient prescription spectacle
91. Advantages
System can be used for variable distance
Wide range of magnification
Camera has color capability
Automatic focus capability
System is completely portable
Easy to fit and operate
93. Candy 5 HD
5 different ways for 2x- 22x magnification
Balanced size and weight
Use as a handheld ,in stand,
near-distance or self-view
For reading documents
Image capture to save information for later use.
94. E bot
Portable Video Magnifiers
Versatile connectivity to tablets, PCs, and monitors
Magnify near/far objects
OCR makes reading reports faster and
Easier on eyes
3D objects under camera.
96. How does esight work?
A high speed , high resolution camera in the middle of the
esight electronic glasses captures what a user is looking at in
real time
esight computer instantly processes the high definition video
and displays it on two OLEDs
screen in front of the users eye using cutting edge optics
esight propriety algorithms enhance the video feed
97. Full color video images can be clearly seen by the user
unprecendented visual clarity or delay
esight bioptic tilt capacity allows the user peripheral view and
mobility
esight users can easily optimize what they are looking at using a
sleek controller
sleek controller control contrast , color focus ,brightness and
magnification
98. Advantages
Instantaneously auto focusing between shirt range vision
(reading a
book) to mid range vision (seeing face and watching face) to
long
range distance (looking down a hallway )
Without any predictable time lag
Comfortable and hand free
99.
100. 2. ORCam
It is a tiny device that clip to your glasses
Consists of camera , a speaker and a cable that hooks upto a
bigger device that is roughly upto size of smart phone
To read something you just need to put your finger at what you
are looking at and wait a seconds it reads the texts
If your are holding the text upside down the device tell you to
turn it
If you are trying to read in a foreign language it will translate it
101. Have facial recognition feature
If you hear someone talking to you ,you just orient your face towards
the person who is speaking
The device will tell you the name of the person if you have previously
stored it
You don’t need to pair your device to phone , as all the processing
happens in the device itself
It not stored across the world and it respects your privacy
102.
103. 3. Aira
Consists of glasses with camera which is attached to Aira app on smart
app
Once you click the app
you are Connected to a trained professional agent
The agent which see the video through your glasses and guide you in
your daily life
For example, macular degeneration (a disorder) can result in readuced visual acuity (an impairment in vision). A visual disability is a limitation of the ability(ies) of the individual (in this example, the inability to read small print), and a visual handicap refers to a limitation of personal and socioeconomic independence. Simply put, a visual impairment may be considered as vision inadequate for an individual's needs.
For example, macular degeneration (a disorder) can result in readuced visual acuity (an impairment in vision). A visual disability is a limitation of the ability(ies) of the individual (in this example, the inability to read small print), and a visual handicap refers to a limitation of personal and socioeconomic independence. Simply put, a visual impairment may be considered as vision inadequate for an individual's needs.
Prepared by the American Optometric Association Consensus Panel on Care of the Patient with Low Vision
Causes of visual impairement includes cataracts glaucoma macular degeneration , diabetic retinopathy ,RP
comparison leads to the retinal image magnification
The eyes must be emmetropic either naturally or corrected before the magnification
Reading speed must also be consider while examining the patient
For the acuity reserve patient should read atleast 80 wpm
Gaol such as reading daily living activities recreational task etc
visual acuity ,visual field, contrast sensitivity, binocular function,
comparison leads to the retinal image magnification
The eyes must be emmetropic either naturally or corrected before the magnification
This is point less to magnify the image without first assuring that it is ion focus in the retina
Using this with the afocal system will increase the working distance
Various combinations of telescope enlargement and lens cap can be used to give a particular system enlargement, each with a working distance dependent on the lens cap power
if the working distance is greater than 25 cm, requiring a lens cap power of less than 4.00D, the resulting telemicroscope will have a reduced enlargement compared with the telescope utilised.
The refrence distance is 25 cm , when it is 4o cm then here it will be lens cap power/ 2.5
As the object is placed at the focal distance the conves lens will neutralize the divergent rays coming from near object and alow the parallel rays to exit the magnifier called zero vergence travel parallel to the eye
Will provide the magnified retinal image without the need for add and accommodation
While using spheric and aspheric leses the curved surface should face towards patient and the flatter spheric should face the object
What happens is the diverging rays from the object are cancled by the convex lens and parallel rays emits from the system …so if patient is emetropic there is no need fo add and accommodation …this suggest that distance correction should be there if needed
in the second case the divergent rays emits from the system , so the emmetropic patient needs to accommodate or need add lens to see clearly
When handheld is used in conjuction with accommodation aor add its equivalent power is given by
When the distance of the magnifer from the add (spectacle plane ) is equal to focal length of the magnifier then equivalent power is same as that of the magnifier alone
It is independent of the acoommodation and the add ..
Led are more brighter than tungsten bulb and its battery life is more