Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) Practice Exam 2024

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In eyewear measurement terminology, what does the "A" measurement refer to?

  1. The vertical height of the lens

  2. The width of the frame

  3. The widest horizontal dimension of the lens opening

  4. The distance between the eyes

The correct answer is: The widest horizontal dimension of the lens opening

The "A" measurement refers to the widest horizontal dimension of the lens opening in eyewear terminology. This measurement is typically expressed in millimeters and is an important dimension when fitting lenses into frames. Understanding the "A" measurement helps ensure that the lenses are appropriately sized for the frame, providing both comfort and optimal vision correction. The width of the frame, while related, is measured differently and includes additional aspects of the frame's total size. Similarly, the vertical height of the lens and the distance between the eyes pertain to different specific measurements that contribute to an accurate and comfortable fit, but they do not describe the horizontal width of the lens opening specifically.