dioptric (Meaning)
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dioptric (a.)
Of or pertaining to the dioptre, or to the metric system of numbering glasses.
Alt. of Dioptrical
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dioptric (n.)
A dioptre. See Dioptre.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dioptric
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dioptric Sentence Examples
- The human eye has a natural dioptric power of approximately 60 diopters.
- Dioptric power is measured in units called diopters, abbreviated as "D".
- The dioptric power of a lens is denoted by the symbol "D" with a positive value indicating a converging lens and a negative value indicating a diverging lens.
- The dioptric power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length.
- The dioptric power of the human eye can be increased or decreased by changing the shape of the lens, known as accommodation.
- Corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses, are designed to provide the necessary dioptric power to correct refractive errors of the eye.
- The dioptric power of a spectacle lens is the sum of the dioptric power of the front surface and the dioptric power of the back surface.
- The dioptric power of a contact lens is typically higher than the dioptric power of a spectacle lens because it is in closer proximity to the eye.
- In ophthalmology, dioptric power is often used to describe the refractive power of a lens, which determines the lens's ability to bend light.
- The dioptric power of a lens is an essential parameter in optics and is frequently used in designing optical instruments and systems.
FAQs About the word dioptric
Of or pertaining to the dioptre, or to the metric system of numbering glasses., A dioptre. See Dioptre., Alt. of Dioptrical
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No antonyms found.
The human eye has a natural dioptric power of approximately 60 diopters.
Dioptric power is measured in units called diopters, abbreviated as "D".
The dioptric power of a lens is denoted by the symbol "D" with a positive value indicating a converging lens and a negative value indicating a diverging lens.
The dioptric power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length.
