Definition of Eyepoint

1. the point at which an eye is placed in using an optical instrument [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eyepoint

eyemask
eyemasks
eyen
eyeopeners
eyeopening
eyepaint
eyepaints
eyepatch
eyepatched
eyepatches
eyephone
eyephones
eyepiece
eyepieces
eyepoint (current term)
eyepoints
eyepopper
eyepoppers
eyer
eyereach
eyering
eyerings
eyers
eyes
eyes-only
eyesalve
eyesalves
eyeservant
eyeservants

Literary usage of Eyepoint

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The American Amateur Photographer (1903)
"It is the usual practice to divide the light at the back of the objective, but inasmuch as the spot of light at the eyepoint, above the eyepiece, ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Highest eyepoint eyepieces, comfortable for eyeglass wearers. • Power pods interchangeable with any models from 1959 to 1970, and 180° reversible. ..."

3. Microscopy: The Construction, Theory and Use of the Microscope by Edmund Johnson Spitta (1907)
"... the formation of the final visual image at various distances below the eyepoint, which in turn implies shifting of the conjugate points in the object. ..."

4. Microscopy: The Construction, Theory and Use of the Microscope by Edmund Johnson Spitta (1907)
"... in. away from the eyepoint (about 5 to 10 mm. above the eye-lens) and measuring how much the final magnification amounts to. Knowing the initial of the ..."

5. Modern Microscopy: A Handbook for Beginners and Students by M. I. Cross, Martin J. Cole (1922)
"... but, as already indicated, the higher powers are difficult to use owing to close working distance, close eyepoint, and limitation of field of view. ..."

6. Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods by James Campbell Todd (1918)
"... Oi, virtual image formed at the projection distance C, 250 mm. from EP, eyepoint; CD, condenser diaphragm; L, mechanical tube length (160 mm. ..."

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