Understanding & Prescribing Free-Form Lenses
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1. Freeform technology was originally introduced in the U.S. in:
A. 1986
B. 1989
C. 1996
D. 1998

2. Freeform is also known as:
A. Direct-to-finishing
B. Direction surfacing
C. Direct lens focusing
D. Direct-to-surface

3. Specialized software used with freeform technology is known as:
A. Points files
B. Diamond point
C. Cut-and-polish
D. Prismatic point

4. Freeform design combined with freeform machinery eliminates the need for:
A. Astigmatic-corrective lenses
B. Stock lenses with set base curves
C. Lenses for specific tasks
D. Non-average optical measurements

5. Freeform machinery is:
A. Stainless steel
B. Computer controlled
C. Surfacing controlled
D. Polishing-free

6. Once a points file is used, it is then:
A. Returned to the manufacturer
B. Reused again as necessary
C. Sent to the eyecare professional
D. Discarded

7. One type of freeform lens design is:
A. Back surface with partial front surface
B. Single vision back surface with intermediate vision
front surface
C. Front side spherical with progressive back surface
D. Progressive front surface with central-focused
back surface

8. Bringing the progressive portion of the lens closer to the eye helps:
A. Narrow the PD
B. Widen visual field at all distances
C. Narrow visual point acuity
D. Widen swim and sway

9. Some freeform fitting procedures require:
A. Having the patient stand up
B. Use of a digitometer
C. Balancing the PD and vertex distance
D. Specialized tools and training

10. Many freeform lenses come with:
A. UV, scratch-resistant and AR coating
B. Stock base curves
C. Software instructions
D. Single-vision dispensing instructions

11. ECPs can affirm to their patients that freeform lenses offer:
A. Higher average dollar sales
B. The best visual acuity and most comfortable viewing
at all distances
C. Distance-only viewing
D. Non-standard visual adjustments

12. A key selling point for first-time presbyopes is that freeform lenses:
A. Provide leveled vision
B. Offer transitional vision over time
C. Are fabricated in many ways
D. Adjust to the patient's wearing habits

13. A recommended freeform lens dispensing philosophy is:
A. Specially designed for the most persnickety patients
B. Only for patients with a large pocketbook C. The "best customer for the best lens"
D. Best short-term solution lens

14. When taking measurements for freeform lenses, it's important to:
A. Take monocular PDs using a PD ruler
B. Adjust the frame with 8 to 12 degrees of
pantoscopic tilt
C. Use calipers to determine ocular centers.
D. Have several ECPs check your measurements

15. One of the benefits of freeform lenses is:
A. Lower levels of unwanted astigmatism
B. Thicker edges with thinner centers
C. Selection of any fitting height possible
D. One set base curve for each lens