{"product_id":"optics-of-the-human-eye-paperback-9780750637756","title":"Optics of the Human Eye (Paperback) 9780750637756","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOptics of the Human Eye\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Atchison (Author), George Smith (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780750637756\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 29 February 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages, 166 ills.\u003cbr\u003e27 x 18 x 1.9 cm, 0.69 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...here is an excellent reference text for visual scientists, optical manufacturers and designers of devices for visual observation\" \u003ci\u003eProfessor Robert Fletcher\u003c\/i\u003e, Optical Practitioner, September 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe book is divided into a number of short chapters with each chapter dedicated to a single theme.  For ease of reference, the most commonly useful topics are at the beginning and topics with narrower appeal, such as ocular aberrations, are placed towards the end.  The book is divided into 5 sections,  covering:* basic optical structure of the human eye* image formation and refraction of the eye (including refractive errors of the eye, measurement and correction)  * interactions between light and the eye, considering transmission, reflection and scatter in the media of the eye and at the fundus* aberrations and retinal image quality* depth of field copics and age related changes in the optics of the eyeThe book concludes with 4 appendices, covering mathematics relating to paraxial optics, aberrations theory and image quality criteria and construction data, optical parameters and the aberrations of a number of schematic eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* A primer for all students of optometry and vision sciences covering optics of the normal eye and introducing them to refractive problems *  * Presented in a clear and succinct style with a friendly approach, this book provides and up-to-date coverage of the aberrations and image quality of the eye\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSection 1: Basic optical structure of the human eye\u003cbr\u003e The human eye - an overview\u003cbr\u003e Refracting components - cornea and lens\u003cbr\u003e The pupil\u003cbr\u003e Axes of the eye\u003cbr\u003e Paraxial schematic eyes\u003cbr\u003e Section 2: Image formation and refraction\u003cbr\u003e Image formation - the focused paraxial image\u003cbr\u003e Refractice anomalies\u003cbr\u003e Measuring refractive errors\u003cbr\u003e Image formation - the defocused paraxial image\u003cbr\u003e Some optical effects of ophthalmic lenses\u003cbr\u003e Section 3 - Light and the eye\u003cbr\u003e Light and the eye - introduction\u003cbr\u003e Passage of light into the eye\u003cbr\u003e Light level at the retina\u003cbr\u003e Light interaction with the fundus\u003cbr\u003e Section 4 - Aberrations and retinal image quality\u003cbr\u003e Monochromatic aberrations\u003cbr\u003e Monochromatic aberrations of schematic eyes\u003cbr\u003e Chromatic aberrations\u003cbr\u003e Retinal image quality\u003cbr\u003e Section 5 - Miscellaneous\u003cbr\u003e Depth-of-field\u003cbr\u003e The ageing eye\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e A1 Paraxial optics\u003cbr\u003e A2 Introduction to aberration theory\u003cbr\u003e A3 Schematic eyes\u003cbr\u003e A4 Calculation of PSF and OTF from aberrations of an optical system 259\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Optometry \/ opticians [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Optometry \/ opticians\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Optometry%20\/%20opticians%20%5BMQR%5D%22\"\u003eMQR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648349458712,"sku":"9780750637756","price":46.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780750637756.jpg?v=1694090759","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/optics-of-the-human-eye-paperback-9780750637756","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}