ISO 14889-2013 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 14889:2013 — Ophthalmic optics — Spectacle lenses — Fundamental requirements for uncut finished lenses. This International Standard specifies fundamental requirements for uncut finished spectacle lenses and is not applicable to protective spectacle lenses.

Abstract

Defines the fundamental requirements that manufacturers and testers of uncut finished spectacle lenses should meet; where differences exist it takes precedence over corresponding requirements in other standards. The standard addresses basic optical and identification requirements for uncut finished spectacle lenses.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn.
• Publication date: Published September–October 2013 (Edition 3, 2013).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 11.040.70 (Ophthalmic equipment / ophthalmic optics).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2013).
• Number of pages: 6 (ISO listing for the 2013 edition).

Scope

Specifies the fundamental requirements for uncut finished spectacle lenses (single-vision, multifocal and power‑variation finished lenses). The scope excludes protective spectacle lenses. Where conflicts occur between this document and other standards, this document takes precedence.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of uncut finished spectacle lenses (single-vision, multifocal, power-variation).
• Fundamental optical requirements and tolerances for spherical and cylindrical back‑vertex (focal) power and axis tolerances.
• Reference measurement conditions (reference points, reference wavelengths and verification power considerations).
• Requirements for marking, identification and declaration by the manufacturer (packaging/label information where applicable).
• Relationship to measurement equipment standards (e.g., focimeter requirements referenced elsewhere to verify optical characteristics).

Typical use and users

Used by spectacle lens manufacturers, optical laboratories, quality and compliance personnel, test laboratories and conformity assessors to ensure uncut finished spectacle lenses meet minimum international requirements before edging/finishing and distribution. Optical instrument manufacturers and ophthalmic equipment test houses also refer to it when designing or validating measurement equipment.

Related standards

Closely related to other ophthalmic optics standards such as the ISO series for uncut/finished lenses and measuring equipment: examples include ISO 8980 (specifications for finished lenses), ISO 8598-1 (focimeters — measurement of vertex power, cylinder axis and prismatic power) and ISO 8429 (graduated dial scale / axis notation). The 2013 edition was amended (ISO 14889:2013/Amd 1:2017) and has been superseded by ISO 14889:2025.

Keywords

spectacle lenses; uncut finished lenses; ophthalmic optics; focimeter; optical tolerances; back vertex power; cylinder axis; ISO 14889.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 14889:2013 is an ISO International Standard that set out the fundamental requirements for uncut finished spectacle lenses (optical requirements, tolerances and identification).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification of uncut finished spectacle lenses, fundamental optical requirements (power and cylinder tolerances, axis, reference measurement conditions), and manufacturer identification/declared information. It does not apply to protective spectacle lenses.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Spectacle‑lens manufacturers, optical laboratories, test houses, conformity assessors and manufacturers of lens‑measuring instruments.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition is withdrawn and has been superseded by a newer edition published in 2025 (ISO 14889:2025). An amendment to the 2013 edition (ISO 14889:2013/Amd 1:2017) also exists and has been withdrawn with the introduction of the 2025 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it sits within the ophthalmic optics suite of ISO standards (ICS 11.040.70) and is used alongside related documents such as ISO 8980 (finished lens specifications), ISO 8598-1 (focimeters) and other ophthalmic optics standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: spectacle lenses, uncut finished, optical tolerances, back vertex power, cylinder axis, ophthalmic optics, focimeter, ISO 14889.