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base curve

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curve, base (BC) 
1. The shallower principal meridian of a toroidal surface of a toric lens. The other meridian of the toroidal surface which has the maximum power is called the cross curve.
2. In a meniscus lens, the shallower of the two surfaces.
3. Of a range of lenses of different powers, a surface power common to all the lenses in that range. See periscopic lens; back optic zone radius.


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Also, lens measurements such as power, diameter and base curve are included.
3 mm base curve, plus enhanced comfort via a smoother anterior surface.
Mosaic(TM) lenses have a dynamic lens curvature, which closely conforms to the contours of the face with a "multi" base curve that varies from 3.
 
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