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  2. Astigmatism (optical systems) - Wikipedia

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    These distortions generally do not possess figure-of-revolution symmetry and are thus astigmatic, and slowly become permanently polished into the surface if the problems causing the distortion are not corrected. Astigmatic, distorted surfaces potentially introduce serious degradations in optical system performance.

  3. Astigmatism - Wikipedia

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    [25] [26] [27] An alternative technique with the phoropter requires the use of a "clock dial" or "sunburst" chart to determine the astigmatic axis and power. [28] [29] A keratometer may also be used to estimate astigmatism by finding the difference in power between the two primary meridians of the cornea.

  4. Pencil (optics) - Wikipedia

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    A pencil-beam radar A pencil-beam radar. In optics, a pencil or pencil of rays is a geometric construct used to describe a beam or portion of a beam of electromagnetic radiation or charged particles, typically in the form of a narrow beam (conical or cylindrical).

  5. Subjective refraction - Wikipedia

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    Subjective Refraction is a technique to determine the combination of lenses that will provide the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). [1] It is a clinical examination used by orthoptists, optometrists and ophthalmologists to determine a patient's need for refractive correction, in the form of glasses or contact lenses. The aim is to improve ...

  6. Alpins method - Wikipedia

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    The intended putt (the path from the ball to the hole) corresponds to Alpins' target-induced astigmatism vector (TIA), which is the astigmatic change (by magnitude and axis) the surgeon intends to induce to correct the patient's pre-existing astigmatism to the derived or calculated target.

  7. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app. With daily themes and "spangrams" to discover ...

  8. Dry January iconic mocktail 'Shirley Temple' has fascinating ...

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    The Shirley Temple mocktail was first created about a century ago, but its history, ingredients and recipe are up for debate, a cocktail professional told Fox News Digital.

  9. New details emerge in CEO's slaying - AOL

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    The New York City Police Department released these images of “a person of interest” in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.