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True or False: FLATTER base curves (ie. 4.00 base rather than 6.00 base) give BETTER optical quality

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Flatter base curves (i.e. smaller numbers like 4.00 base) have a broader field of view, but they also cause more distortion towards the lens's corners. Steeper base curves (i.e. greater numbers like 6.00 base) have less distortion but a narrower range of view. The best base curve is determined by the individual's prescription and the frame type.

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