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BS 2738-1:1989

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Spectacle lenses Specification for tolerances on optical properties of mounted spectacle lenses

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-11-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1989

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Lens power
4. Addition power of all lenses
5. Cylinder axes
6. Lens positioning and optical centration
7. Prismatic power
8. Multifocal lenses
9. Marking
Appendix
A. Recommendations regarding subjective characteristics
     of spectacle lenses
Tables
1. Lens power
2. Cylinder axes
3. Base setting of prisms
4. Prismatic power
Figures
1. Positions for determining, by use of a focimeter,
     the addition power of a front surface multifocal
     or progressive power lens
2. Recommended system for visually inspecting a lens
     for defects
3. Front view of round lenses illustrating marks
     (exaggerated) on back surfaces denoting right and
     left

Permitted tolerances on prescribed lens power, cylinder axes, optical centration and prismatic power of spectacle lenses ready for wear. Marking requirements are specified and recommendations are given regarding subjective characteristics.

Committee
CH/172
DevelopmentNote
Approved under the UK Consumer Protection Act 1987
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 7394-1:1991 Complete spectacles Specification for ready-to-wear near-vision spectacles
BS 2738-2:1989 Spectacle lenses Specification for tolerances on optical properties of uncut finished lenses
BS 5883:1996 Specification for surface swimming goggles
BS 7394-1:1996 Complete spectacles Specification for ready-to-wear near-vision spectacles
BS 7394-2:1994 Complete spectacles Specification for prescription spectacles

BS 3521-2:1991+A1:1996 Terms relating to ophthalmic lenses and spectacle frames Glossary of terms relating to spectacle frames
BS 2738-2:1989 Spectacle lenses Specification for tolerances on optical properties of uncut finished lenses
BS 3521-1:1991 Terms relating to ophthalmic lenses and spectacle frames Glossary of terms relating to ophthalmic lenses

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