Least distance of distinct vision

The focal point F and focal length f of a positive (convex) lens, a negative (concave) lens, a concave mirror, and a convex mirror.

In optometry, the least distance of distinct vision (LDDV) or the reference seeing distance (RSD) is the closest someone with "normal" vision (20/20 vision) can comfortably look at something. ^[1] In other words, LDDV is the minimum comfortable distance between the naked human eye and a visible object.

The magnifying power (M) of a lens with focal length (f in millimeters) when viewed by the naked human eye can be calculated as:

${\displaystyle {M}={\frac {250}{f}}.}$

See also

• Optometry
• Far point
• Snellen chart
• Visual perception
• Visual impairment

References

1. Katz, Milton (August 1996). "Convergence Demands by Spectacle Magnifiers" . Optometry and Vision Science. 73 (8): 540–545. doi:10.1097/00006324-199608000-00004. ISSN   1538-9235. PMID   8869985. S2CID   21041392.