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Hartmann mask

Hey there kiddo!

Do you know what a Hartmann mask is? No? Let me explain it to you in a way that you can easily understand.

A Hartmann mask is a special type of mask that is used to measure the quality of a person's eyesight. It has a lot of tiny holes in it, like a colander or strainer. These holes are arranged in a specific pattern to test different parts of our vision.

When we look at the Hartmann mask, we see a bunch of dots of different sizes and brightness levels. These dots can help doctors and optometrists check if we can see things clearly at different distances and in different lighting conditions.

The Hartmann mask is a really helpful tool in checking our eyesight because it helps identify any areas of our vision that may need to be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. It can also help diagnose some eye diseases that may affect our vision.

So, that's what a Hartmann mask is and how it works! Pretty neat, huh?
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