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  2. Vertex distance - Wikipedia

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    Vertex distance is the distance between the back surface of a corrective lens, i.e. glasses (spectacles) or contact lenses, and the front of the cornea. Increasing or decreasing the vertex distance changes the optical properties of the system, by moving the focal point forward or backward, effectively changing the power of the lens relative to ...

  3. Corrective lens - Wikipedia

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    Corrective lens. A corrective lens is a transmissive optical device that is worn on the eye to improve visual perception. The most common use is to treat refractive errors: myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Glasses or "spectacles" are worn on the face a short distance in front of the eye.

  4. List of optometric abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    Back vertex distance BVP: Back vertex power CD: Centration distance C/D: Cup–disc ratio CF: Count fingers vision – state distance c/o or c.o. Complains of CT: Cover test c/u: Check up CW: Close work Δ: Prism dioptre D: Dioptres DC: Dioptres cylinder DNA: Did not attend DOB: Date of birth DS: Dioptres sphere DV: Distance vision DVD ...

  5. Glasses - Wikipedia

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    Glasses. Glasses, also known as eyeglasses and spectacles, are vision eyewear with clear or tinted lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes, typically utilizing a bridge over the nose and hinged arms, known as temples or temple pieces that rest over the ears. Glasses are typically used for vision correction, such as ...

  6. Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How ...

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    How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice. WASHINGTON (AP) — One is sparking speculation that he'll be the choice by forgoing swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons. Another watched TV ...

  7. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Ciclosporin, steroid eye drops [ 2] Frequency. ~20% [ 5] Dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is the condition of having dry eyes. [ 2] Symptoms include dryness in the eye, irritation, redness, discharge, blurred vision, and easily fatigued eyes. Symptoms range from mild and occasional to severe and continuous. [ 3]

  8. Olympic Committee Addresses Women’s Boxing Controversy: ‘This ...

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    August 2, 2024 at 11:52 AM. The International Olympic Committee has spoken out following one of the biggest controversies of the Paris games so far, one that has sparked widespread debate around ...

  9. These tiny worms live in eyes, feed on tears and could ... - AOL

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    The worms have previously been found in pets in the U.S. Now, the discovery of the worms in a black bear has prompted renewed worries for humans.