A system matrix for astigmatic optical systems: II. Corrected systems including an astigmatic eye

Am J Optom Physiol Opt. 1981 Nov;58(11):919-29. doi: 10.1097/00006324-198111000-00003.

Abstract

The 4 x 4 system matrix is applied to corrected astigmatic systems including a schematic eye in which each surface is astigmatic at a different axis. In addition to representing the eye, the 4 x 4 system generates 2 x 2 magnification matrices which describe the meridional magnifications that occur in the presence of astigmatism including the magnifications that occur with bitoric eikonic correcting lenses, or other meridional magnifying systems.

MeSH terms

  • Astigmatism / physiopathology*
  • Eyeglasses / standards
  • Humans
  • Lenses / standards
  • Ocular Physiological Phenomena*
  • Optics and Photonics*