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SIST EN ISO 13666:2019
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Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle lenses - Vocabulary (ISO 13666:2019)
Augenoptik - Brillengläser - Vokabular (ISO 13666:2019)
Optique ophtalmique - Verres de lunettes - Vocabulaire (ISO 13666:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13666:2019
ICS:
01.040.11 Zdravstveno varstvo Health care technology
(Slovarji) (Vocabularies)
11.040.70 Oftalmološka oprema Ophthalmic equipment
SIST EN ISO 13666:2019 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 13666
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

March 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 01.040.11; 11.040.70 Supersedes EN ISO 13666:2012
English Version

Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle lenses - Vocabulary (ISO
13666:2019)
Optique ophtalmique - Verres de lunettes - Vocabulaire Augenoptik - Brillengläser - Vokabular (ISO
(ISO 13666:2019) 13666:2019)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 October 2018.

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EN ISO 13666:2019 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 13666:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172 "Optics
and photonics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 170 “Ophthalmic optics” the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2019, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 13666:2012.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 13666:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 13666:2019 without any modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13666
Third edition
2019-02
Ophthalmic optics — Spectacle lenses
— Vocabulary
Optique ophtalmique — Verres de lunettes — Vocabulaire
Reference number
ISO 13666:2019(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
3.1 Basic optics . 1
3.2 Lenses and their dispensing . 4
3.3 Lens materials .14
3.4 Lens surfaces .15
3.5 Classification according to function .17
3.6 Classification according to form . .18
3.7 Classification according to type of lens .19
3.8 Classification according to state of manufacture .20
3.9 Measurement of dioptric properties of lenses .22
3.10 Focal properties .24
3.11 Prismatic properties .28
3.12 Spherical-power lenses .30
3.13 Astigmatic-power lenses .30
3.14 Lenticular lenses .32
3.15 General descriptive terms for multifocal and power-variation lenses .33
3.16 Optical centration and focal properties of multifocal and power-variation lenses .37
3.17 Transmittance, reflectance and polarization .39
3.18 Coatings .46
Annex A (informative) Spectral weighting functions and spectral distributions .48
Bibliography .59
Alphabetical index .60
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Foreword
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electrotechnical standardization.
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described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172 Optics and photonics, Subcommittee 7,
Ophthalmic optics and instruments.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 13666:2012), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Since the document is for spectacle lens terminology, the single word “lens” rather than “spectacle
lens” is used throughout the document.
— This revision has resulted in a few terms that were no longer used in lens standards or in
communications between participants in the lens manufacturing and dispensing chain being
deleted. The terms that were in clause 17 have been either moved or incorporated into earlier terms.
— Over 50 % of terms and definitions have been revised. In some cases, this is as little as changing
the order of synonyms for the term, to significant changes in the wording of definitions or notes to
entry, but without change of meaning.
— The meaning of vertex distance has been altered so that it now refers to the horizontal distance
between the back surface of the lens and the apex of the cornea, measured with the eyes in the
primary position. The plane of the lens shape is now defined as being the plane containing the
vertical centreline parallel to the horizontal centreline of the individual lens based on the apex of
the groove instead of being based on the plane tangential to the demonstration lens. The design
reference points are where the manufacturer's specifications apply, while the reference points are
where the lenses are to be verified. For single-vision and most multifocal lenses, these are the same.
The previous distinction for a multifocal lens, where the distance design reference point was usually
the centre of the semi-finished lens blank (now called simply "blank") while the distance reference
point was usually the intended position of the optical centre of the distance portion after surfacing,
has been removed — they are the design reference point or simply the reference points of the blank
and the finished lens.
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— The term "as-worn" corrected dioptric power has been replaced by the term verification power — this
word explains its purpose better, and is clarified by a new definition. Shape magnification has been
replaced by the more general spectacle magnification.
— The following additional terms have been added:
— as-worn pantoscopic angle;
— centration point position;
— darkened state;
— degressive-power blank;
— distance power;
— faded state;
— fused multifocal lens;
— infrared transmittance;
— lens shape;
— mean sphere;
— near power;
— near reference point;
— ordered distance prismatic effect;
— ordered near prismatic effect;
— ordered power;
— ordered prismatic effect;
— position-specific single-vision lens;
— power-variation blank;
— power-variation lens;
— power-variation surface;
— presbyopia;
— prescribed power;
— primary reference point;
— reference point;
— secondary reference point;
— segment bottom;
— segment top;
— solar blue-light transmittance;
— spectacle magnification;
— spherical equivalent power;
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— traffic signal light;
— ultraviolet transmittance;
— variation power;
— verification power.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/members .html.
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Introduction
This new edition of ISO 13666 has been prepared in line with the new provisions of ISO/IEC Directives,
Part 2. This led to a renumbering of all terms. All the terms are now in Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”,
so the previous subsections have been made into full subclauses to simplify the numbering. "Notes"
have been replaced by "notes to entry" — these can be normative, as opposed to notes in specification
standards which are informative.
General considerations in the interpretation of this vocabulary document are:
— since this document relates to spectacle lenses, the simple word 'lens' or 'lenses' is generally used
throughout (except where definitions have been quoted from other standards) instead of 'spectacle
lens' or 'spectacle lenses'. The term "spectacle lens" is defined in 3.5.2. When “lens” means a lens in
general, including but not restricted to spectacle lenses, it is not italicized in the text. When “lens”
means a spectacle lens, the word “lens” is put in italics.
−1
— the unit of focusing power, expressed in reciprocal metres (m ), of a lens or surface is the dioptre.
See 3.10.1 for a complete definition;
— the unit of prismatic power is the prism dioptre (Δ), expressed in centimetres per metre (cm/m).
See 3.11.11 for a complete definition;
— to simplify definitions and the understanding of the optics of ophthalmic lenses, aberrations of
lenses and prisms are ignored in definitions except when specifically mentioned;
— definitions are classified according to subject;
— deprecated: Some obsolete terms are listed for convenience, but are indicated as "DEPRECATED"
and should not be used;
— in this document, the word "normal" (to a surface) means a line that is at 90° to the plane that is
tangential to the surface at the point of interest, i.e. is perdendicular to the surface at that point.
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Ophthalmic optics — Spectacle lenses — Vocabulary
1 Scope
This document defines terms relating to ophthalmic optics, specifically to blanks, finished spectacle
lenses and fitting purposes.
Terms relating to processes and material for fabrication and surface treatment (other than some specific
terms relating to coatings), and terms relating to defects in materials and after optical processing are
given in ISO 9802.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https: //www .iso .org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia .org/
NOTE CIE International Lighting Vocabulary CIE S 017: 2011 is available at http: //eilv .cie .co .at/.
3.1 Basic optics
3.1.1
optical radiation
electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths between the region of transition to X-rays (λ ≈ 1 nm) and the
region of transition to radio waves (λ ≈ 1 mm)
[SOURCE: CIE S 017:2011, 17-848]
3.1.2
visible radiation
light
any optical radiation (3.1.1) capable of causing a visual sensation directly
Note 1 to entry: The limits of photo-detection depend upon the amount of radiant power reaching the retina and
the responsivity of the observer.
Note 2 to entry: ISO 20473 specifies the spectral range of visible radiation to have a lower limit of 380 nm and
an upper limit of 780 nm for application to Optics and Photonics standards. These limits apply to spectacle lens
(3.5.2) standards.
[SOURCE: CIE S 017:2011, 17-1402, modified — the note has been deleted, while notes 1 and 2 to entry
have been added.]
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3.1.3
ultraviolet radiation
DEPRECATED: ultraviolet
optical radiation (3.1.1) for which the wavelengths are shorter than those for visible radiation (3.1.2)
Note 1 to entry: ISO 20473 specifies the spectral range of ultraviolet radiation for the application to Optics and
Photonics standards and subdivides the UV range into:
— UV-A: 315 nm to 380 nm;
— UV-B: 280 nm to 315 nm;
— UV-C: 100 nm to 280 nm.
Other health and safety disciplines define UV-A as 315 nm to 400 nm.
[SOURCE: CIE S 017:2011, 17-1367, modified —The notes have been deleted while note 1 to entry has
been added.]
3.1.4
infrared radiation
DEPRECATED: infrared
optical radiation (3.1.1) for which the wavelengths are longer than those for visible radiation (3.1.2),
from 780 nm to 1 mm
Note 1 to entry: For infrared radiation, the range between 780 nm and 1 mm is commonly subdivided into:
— IR-A: 780 nm to 1 400 nm;
— IR-B: 1,4 µm to 3 µm;
— IR-C: 3 µm to 1 mm.
Note 2 to entry: These limits are also specified in ISO 20473.
Note 3 to entry: The solar infrared radiation spectrum at sea level extends to about 2 000 nm.
Note 4 to entry: The range of infrared radiation emitted by the source and reaching the lens shall be considered in
the design of an infrared radiation-absorbing material.
[SOURCE: CIE S 017:2011, 17-580, modified — Notes 2, 3 and 4 to entry have been added.]
3.1.5
refractive index
n(λ)
ratio of the velocity of propagation of monochromatic radiation of the wavelength (λ) in vacuum to its
velocity of propagation in the medium
Note 1 to entry: For technical applications, the refractive index is given against air instead of against vacuum.
Note 2 to entry: The wavelengths to be used for the characterization of optical materials (3.3.1), all kinds of
optical systems and instruments, and spectacle lenses (3.5.2), are specified in ISO 7944.
3.1.6
chromatic dispersion
change in the refractive index (3.1.5) of monochromatic radiation in a medium as a function of the
frequency of the radiation
Note 1 to entry: The chromatic dispersion gives rise to chromatic aberration in a lens made from dispersive
materials.
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3.1.7
Abbe number
υ υ
d, e
DEPRECATED: constringence
DEPRECATED: V-value
indicator of the chromatic dispersion (3.1.6) of an optical material (3.3.1) or component
Note 1 to entry: The Abbe number can be calculated as either:
n −1
d
υ =
d
nn−
FC
where
n is the refractive index of the yellow helium d-line (wavelength: 587,56 nm);
d
n is the refractive index of the blue hydrogen F-line (wavelength: 486,13 nm); and
F
n is the refractive index of the red hydrogen C-line (wavelength: 656,27 nm);
C
or
n −1
e
υ =
e
nn−
FC′′
where
n is the refractive index of the green mercury e-line (wavelength: 546,07 nm);
e
n is the refractive index of the blue cadmium F′-line (wavelength: 479,99 nm); and
F′
n is the refractive index of the red cadmium C′-line (wavelength: 643,85 nm).
C′
Note 2 to entry: These reference wavelengths are given in ISO 7944:1998.
3.1.8
optical axis
straight line joining the centres of curvature of both surfaces of a lens (3.5.2)
Note 1 to entry: This line is normal to both optical surfaces so light can pass along it undeviated.
Note 2 to entry: For lenses (3.5.2) with strong prismatic power (3.11.10), the optical axis can lie outside the area
of the lens.
Note 3 to entry: Power-variation lenses (3.7.7) do not have a true optical axis.
3.1.9
vertex
point of intersection of the optical axis (3.1.8) with a surface of a lens (3.5.2)
3.1.10
power
capacity of a lens (3.5.2) or optical surface to change the curvature or direction of incident wavefronts
by refraction
3.1.11
focal point
image point conjugate to an infinitely distant object point on the optical axis (3.1.8)
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3.1.12
bioactinic
exhibiting or referring to bioactinism (3.1.13)
3.1.13
bioactinism
property of optical radiation (3.1.1) that enables it to cause chemical changes to biological tissues
3.1.14
presbyopia
reduction in the ability to accommodate through normal ageing, resulting in the inability to focus at
usual near distances with any ametropia corrected
3.2 Lenses and their dispensing
3.2.1
boxed lens system
boxing system
system of measurement and definitions based on the rectangle formed by the horizontal and vertical
tangents to the extremities of the lens shape (3.2.2)
Note 1 to entry: Because the horizontal and vertical tangents might not be in the same plane, for a lens (3.5.2) this
can be thought of as an orthogonal projection onto a plane parallel to the front surface (3.2.13) at its boxed centre
(3.2.5).
3.2.2
lens shape
outline of the edged lens (3.8.9) periphery in its intended orientation
Note 1 to entry: The nasal side should be indicated.
Note 2 to entry: Lens shape refers to the shape of lenses (3.5.2) that fit the frame with:
— for a lens having a bevelled edge, the outermost edge of the lens, the lens having a bevel which includes a
symmetrical angle of 120° and a bevel width greater than the width of the groove in the front;
— for a lens having a flat or grooved edge, the outermost edge of the lens.
3.2.3
horizontal centreline
horizontal straight line located at an equal distance from the two horizontal tangents of the boxed lens
system (3.2.1)
[SOURCE: ISO 8624:2011, A.1, modified — The words "horizontal straight" have been added and the
word "(boxing)" has been deleted.]
3.2.4
vertical centreline
vertical straight line located at an equal distance from the vertical sides of the rectangular box that
circumscribes the lens shape (3.2.2)
[SOURCE: ISO 8624:2011, A.2, modified — The words "vertical straight" have been added and the word
"which" has been changed to "that".]
3.2.5
boxed centre
C
intersection of the horizontal centreline (3.2.3) and the vertical centreline (3.2.4) of the rectangular box
that circumscribes the lens shape (3.2.2)
Note 1 to entry: This term is applied to spectacle frames and to the edged lens (3.8.9).
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[SOURCE: ISO 8624:2011, 2.1, modified — The word "which" has been replaced by "that" and note 1 to
entry has been added.]
3.2.6
geometrical centre
geometric centre
intersection of the horizontal centreline (3.2.3) and vertical centreline (3.2.4) of the rectangular box that
circumscribes the shape of the blank (3.8.1) or uncut lens (3.8.8)
3.2.7
nominal size
d
n
dimension indicated by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: For round blanks (3.8.1) or lenses (3.5.2), the size is given as the diameter. Otherwise, the
horizontal and vertical dimensions are given.
3.2.8
effective size
d
e
actual physical dimension
Note 1 to entry: For round blanks (3.8.1) or lenses (3.5.2), the size is given as the diameter. Otherwise, the
horizontal and vertical dimensions are given.
3.2.9
usable size
d
u
dimension of the area that is optically usable
Note 1 to entry: For round blanks (3.8.1) or lenses (3.5.2), the size is given as the diameter. Otherwise, the
horizontal and vertical dimensions are given.
3.2.10
horizontal axis
zero direction through a reference point (3.2.19) on the lens (3.5.2) for the specification of cylinder axes
(3.13.8) and prism base settings (3.11.7) as defined in ISO 8429
3.2.11
meridian
each plane that contains the centre(s) of curvature of the surface
Note 1 to entry: See also principal meridians (3.4.5).
3.2.12
meridian
each plane that contains the optical axis (3.1.8) of the lens (3.5.2)
3.2.13
front surface
surface of the lens (3.5.2) intended to be fitted away from the eye
3.2.14
back surface
surface of the lens (3.5.2) intended to be fitted nearer to the eye
3.2.15
optical centre
intersection of the optical axis (3.1.8) with the front surface (3.2.13) of a lens (3.5.2)
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3.2.16
design reference point
point, stipulated by the manufacturer, on the finished surface of a blank (3.8.1) or on the front surface
(3.2.13) of the finished lens (3.8.7) at which the design specifications apply
EXAMPLE Distance design reference point and near design reference point.
3.2.17
distance design reference point
point, stipulated by the manufacturer, on the front surface (3.2.13) of a finished lens (3.8.7) or on the
finished surface of a blank (3.8.1) at which the design specifications for the distance portion (3.15.1) apply
3.2.18
near design reference point
point, stipulated by the manufacturer, on the front surface (3.2.13) of a finished lens (3.8.7) or on the
finished surface of a blank (3.8.1) at which the design specifications for the near portion (3.15.3) apply
3.2.19
reference point
point, stipulated by the manufacturer, on the front surface (3.2.13) of a finished lens (3.8.7) or on the
finished surface of a blank (3.8.1) at which the verification power (3.10.15) of a specific portion applies
Note 1 to entry: Unless a verification power (3.10.15) is stated, the power is the nominal or ordered power (3.10.14).
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