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What is the unit of optical power?

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Physics of the eye

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What is the unit of optical power?.

  1. A.Watt
  2. B.Joule
  3. C.Diopter
  4. D.Newton

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  • Diopter

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Optical power is measured in diopters (D), which is defined as the reciprocal of the focal length in meters. This unit indicates the lens's ability to converge or diverge light.

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