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contact lens axis [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Orthoses
  • Prostheses
  • The Eye
DEF

A line passing through the geometric centre, perpendicular to a plane containing the edge of a contact lens.

OBS

Glasses and contact lenses are considered to be either visual orthotic devices or visual prosthetic devices.

OBS

contact lens axis: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Orthèses
  • Prothèses
  • Oeil
DEF

Ligne passant par le centre géométrique perpendiculairement à un plan contenant le bord de la lentille de contact.

OBS

Les lunettes et les lentilles de contact sont considérées comme étant soit des orthèses visuelles, soit des prothèses visuelles.

OBS

axe de la lentille de contact : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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