A Nearsighted Person Has a Far Point That Is 4

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nearsighted person has a far point that is 4.2 m from his eyes.What power contact lenses must he wear to allow him to focus on distant mountains?

• A)0.48 diopters
• B)-0.48 diopters
• C)-0.36 diopters
• D)-0.24 diopters
• E)0.24 diopters

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