Vision Calculator
Convert diopter to visual acuity.
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Overview
The Vision Converter Calculator converts between diopter (D) values, decimal visual acuity, and Snellen fractions. It helps you understand eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions and assess your vision status.
Formula
Decimal acuity ≈ 1 / (1 - 0.4 × diopter) (approximation for mild myopia) | Snellen conversion: 1.0 = 20/20, 0.5 = 20/40, 0.1 = 20/200 | Diopter: minus (-) = myopia, plus (+) = hyperopia | Example: -2.00D → decimal ≈ 0.3-0.4, Snellen ≈ 20/60
How to Use
- 1Enter a diopter value or decimal visual acuity.
- 2Select the target notation system for conversion.
- 3Click 'Calculate'.
- 4Review the converted values across diopter, decimal, and Snellen systems.
Tips
- ✔The relationship between diopters and visual acuity is approximate, not mathematically exact.
- ✔Actual vision can vary even at the same diopter due to astigmatism, corneal conditions, etc.
- ✔Eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions may differ due to vertex distance.
- ✔For accurate vision testing, consult an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
FAQ
Q. Does a higher diopter mean worse vision?
Yes. A larger absolute diopter value indicates greater refractive error and generally lower uncorrected acuity. -6.00D or beyond is classified as high myopia.
Q. Is 20/20 (1.0) perfect vision?
20/20 (decimal 1.0) is the 'normal baseline' — not the maximum. Some people have 20/10 (2.0) or better acuity. It is a reference point, not an upper limit.
Q. Why are my glasses and contact lens prescriptions different?
Glasses sit about 12 mm from the eye, while contacts rest directly on the cornea. This vertex distance difference requires prescription adjustment, especially above -4.00D.
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