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CORRECTIVE EFFECT [2 records]

Record 1 2013-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Optical Glass
  • Protective Clothing
  • The Eye
DEF

The optical power of an ocular with a focal or prismatic power not equal to zero, stated as the back vertex power in the assumed spectacle plane.

OBS

In a wraparound protector, the individual oculars might need to incorporate prismatic power to cancel that induced by the wearing position.

OBS

corrective effect: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Verres d'optique
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Oeil
DEF

Puissance optique d'un oculaire ayant une puissance focale ou prismatique non nulle, indiquée en tant que puissance frontale arrière dans le plan de la monture de lunettes supposé.

OBS

Dans un protecteur enveloppant, les oculaires individuels peuvent nécessiter l'incorporation d'une puissance prismatique pour annuler celle induite par la position d'utilisation.

OBS

effet correcteur : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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