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What does the sagittal depth (CL-SAG) parameter define?
What does the sagittal depth (CL-SAG) parameter define?
- The height of the lens (correct)
- The curvature of the lens
- The width of the lens
- The thickness of the lens
How does the sagittal depth change as the lens diameter increases?
How does the sagittal depth change as the lens diameter increases?
- It increases (correct)
- It remains constant
- It decreases
- It varies randomly
What method is used to determine the base curve (BOZR) in relation to perspex domes?
What method is used to determine the base curve (BOZR) in relation to perspex domes?
- Templates method (correct)
- Indexing method
- Dilation method
- Grading method
Why is it recommended to make HWC lenses thicker despite having high DK?
Why is it recommended to make HWC lenses thicker despite having high DK?
Which substances can bind to the surface of hydrogel contact lenses?
Which substances can bind to the surface of hydrogel contact lenses?
What is the purpose of using translucent tints in enhancing SCLs?
What is the purpose of using translucent tints in enhancing SCLs?
Why are thin HWC lenses not ideal in terms of dehydration?
Why are thin HWC lenses not ideal in terms of dehydration?
What will happen if the lens is flatter than the dome?
What will happen if the lens is flatter than the dome?
What is a common advantage of Spherical SCLs?
What is a common advantage of Spherical SCLs?
What is a unique feature of High DK SiHy SCLs?
What is a unique feature of High DK SiHy SCLs?
What is the typical range for Base Curve (BC) in soft contact lenses?
What is the typical range for Base Curve (BC) in soft contact lenses?
How does the Center Thickness (CT) of soft contact lenses compare to rigid gas permeable lenses?
How does the Center Thickness (CT) of soft contact lenses compare to rigid gas permeable lenses?
What does a higher Water Content (WC) in soft contact lenses generally result in?
What does a higher Water Content (WC) in soft contact lenses generally result in?
What parameter is considered the most important when dealing with Soft Contact Lenses (SCLs)?
What parameter is considered the most important when dealing with Soft Contact Lenses (SCLs)?
How does increasing the Center Thickness (CT) impact the rigidity of soft contact lenses?
How does increasing the Center Thickness (CT) impact the rigidity of soft contact lenses?
What does lenticulated design in soft contact lenses aim to maintain?
What does lenticulated design in soft contact lenses aim to maintain?
What is the typical Center Thickness (CT) for a -3D soft contact lens?
What is the typical Center Thickness (CT) for a -3D soft contact lens?
If a soft contact lens has a low Water Content (WC), what characteristic is it likely to have?
If a soft contact lens has a low Water Content (WC), what characteristic is it likely to have?
What does a larger Overall Diameter (OAD) in soft contact lenses contribute to?
What does a larger Overall Diameter (OAD) in soft contact lenses contribute to?
What is the primary reason behind lenticulating soft contact lenses?
What is the primary reason behind lenticulating soft contact lenses?
Which factor determines the rigidity of soft contact lenses relating to Central Thickness?
Which factor determines the rigidity of soft contact lenses relating to Central Thickness?
