Optical Bench

Question 1

Optical bench
Purpose

Answer 1

To simulate and correct eyesight defects such as:
Myopia
Hyperopia
Astigmatism

Question 2

Myopia

Answer 2

is simulated by moving the screen further from the lens

Question 3

Hyperopia

Answer 3

Is simulated by moving the screen closer to the lens

Question 4

Astigmatism

Answer 4

Is simulated by adding a cylindrical lens to distort the image

Question 5

Thin lens equation

Answer 5

1 1 1
_ = _ - _
f x1 x2