Essentials of Ophthalmic Lens Finishing

Highly readable and packed with instructional photos and drawings, this book also features a separate kit for practicing lens edging layout at home.

Proficiency tests for self-assessment are included for each chapter and are an excellent review for examinations.

• Content has been completely updated, reorganized and expanded to include the most recent industry changes.

• Updated photos illustrate the most current types of lenses and enhance comprehension of lens finishing.

• Seven new chapters cover rimless and semi rimless frames; environmental and safety concerns; lens insertion and standard alignment; nylon cord and other groove mountings; lens tinting and engraving; progressive addition lenses; and lens impact and resistance testing.

• An appendix of specific British Standards allows the book to easily travel to the UK and other countries that fashion their dispensing programs after the UK model.

• The Lens Centration Skills Series provides exercises to practice lens finishing and reinforce material from the text.