I have been looking for open-source optical design software or spreadsheet models that offer calculation basics for glasses, telescopes, microscopes, and similar relatively simple straight through optical systems.
Any suggestions? Recommendations?
Thank you.
Michael
I found the lead drawing in the Wikipedia Spherical aberration article very helpful.
Would this account for the clarity increase with multiple lenses?
Specifically the Rx - then tinted UV shields - then the clear plastic safety glasses or another UV shield that is clear.
Additionally...
You might want to check out " rating system cataract."
I wear 50 transmission orange tint UV shields because they knock down glare and improve contrast. As a result everything looks yellow, but I the benefits way offset the color imbalances.
I am not sure of the right group for my question.Medical seems like a place to start.
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I am monocular with an advancing cataract and macular pucker.
Glasses with a corrective plastic lens help me see somewhat better.
A pair of tinted No IR UV shields in front of the glasses sharpens my...