Diopters

/daɪˈɒptərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diopter, referring to multiple units of optical power or multiple lens systems measured in this unit.

Etymology

Standard English plural of diopter, formed by adding '-s' to the singular form.

Kelly Says

Your eyeglasses prescription might list something like '+1.5 diopters sphere' and '+0.75 diopters cylinder'—you're actually wearing multiple optical corrections at once stacked together.

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