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Pinhole lens
A contact lens (usually corneal) which is opaque except for a central aperture of 1-2 mm. in diameter; it can be used in presbyopia and in some cases of subnormal vision.
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Piggy-back bifocal
A half moon shaped contact lens which constitutes the reading add when fitted in conjunction with an ordinary single vision contact lens.
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Photokeratoscope
A keratoscope provided with a camera, used to photograph the keratoscopic pattern reflected from the cornea.
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Photo-electronic heratoscope
A photokeratoscope provided with a camera, used to photograph the keratoscopic pattern reflected from the cornea, and having an auxiliary device for use in analyzing the photograph electronically.
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Phoria
The direction or orientation of one eye with respect to the other, when fusion is interrupted.
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Peripheral curve
The most peripheral curve on the back surface of a contact lens, usually having a radius of curvature from 9.50 mm. to 12.25 mm., and a width from 0.2 mm. to 0.5 mm.
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Palpebral fissure
The region between the upper and lower eyelid margins within which can be seen, when the lids are open, the eye and adjacent structures. The opening separating the upper and lower eyelids.
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Optical zone
The central zone of a contact lens, corresponding in width to that of the base curve of the lens.
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Optic cap of the cornea
The central zone of the cornea, whose curvature is measured when the usual ophthalmometer (keratometer) finding is taken.
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Ophthalmometer
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of the front surface of the cornea. An instrument for measuring errors of eye refraction.
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