Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) Practice Exam 2025

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What is the purpose of measuring the effective diameter (ED) of a lens?

To determine the thickness of the lens
To assess the lens's fitting in the frame
To evaluate lens distortion
To calculate the optical power of the lens

The correct answer is: To assess the lens's fitting in the frame

The purpose of measuring the effective diameter (ED) of a lens is indeed to assess how well the lens will fit in the frame. The effective diameter represents the widest diameter of a lens blank that can be fitted into a particular frame style. Knowing the ED helps ensure that the lens will fit properly without issues such as excessive edge thickness or improper positioning in the frame. This measurement is particularly crucial in eyewear design and fitting, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional alignment with the wearer's face. The other options, while related to lens characteristics or the lens-making process, do not specifically pertain to the effective diameter. For example, determining the thickness of a lens involves other measurements and is focused more on the lens's physical attributes rather than its compatibility with a frame. Evaluating lens distortion typically occurs during optical testing rather than during the fitting stage. Lastly, calculating the optical power of a lens is determined by the curvature and material of the lens; the effective diameter does not directly influence this calculation.