base curve radius

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Definition of base curve radius in English English dictionary

(Tıp, İlaç) Base curve radius, abbreviated BCR or BC, is a parameter of a contact lens. Typical values are from 8.0 to 10.0 mm. The base curve is the radius of the sphere that the back of the contact lens describes. Contact lenses must fit well to the wearer's cornea in order to be comfortable and to facilitate tear exchange and oxygen transmission

Hyphenation

base curve ra·di·us

Turkish pronunciation

beys kırv reydiıs

Pronunciation

/ˈbās ˈkərv ˈrādēəs/ /ˈbeɪs ˈkɜrv ˈreɪdiːəs/