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Definition of Dioptrics

1. n. The science of the refraction of light; that part of geometrical optics which treats of the laws of the refraction of light in passing from one medium into another, or through different mediums, as air, water, or glass, and esp. through different lenses; -- distinguished from catoptrics, which refers to reflected light.

Definition of Dioptrics

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Medical Definition of Dioptrics

1. An old term, relating to study of image formation by a lens due to refraction. It is not included in the general term, ego-metrical optics. (05 Aug 1998)

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