Optics

Refraction of light at interfaces

Objectives: At the conclusion of this conference the resident will have an understanding of the principles of refraction of light at interfaces and will be able to define and describe

  • Snell's Law
  • the Critical Angle
  • Total Internal Reflection and its application to examination of the anterior chamber angle
  • Chromatic aberration

Reading Assignment: Please read David Guyton's Ophthalmic Optics and Clinical Refraction pages 1-10

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