Ophthalmic OpticsQuestion 17 of 100
An aspheric lens design primarily reduces what?
a.Weight of the frame
b.Segment height
c.Peripheral distortion and lens bulge
d.Tint density
Explanation
Aspheric lenses flatten the front curve and change curvature toward the edges, which reduces peripheral aberrations and the magnified, bulging appearance of higher-plus lenses.
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