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The results of converting between rows of a snellen chart and diopters is indicated in the tables at these two links: How to Convert Diopters to 20/20 Vision and Conversion Table for Distance Vision

But: What is the derivation of the relationship between rows of a snellen chart and diopters?

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    I've searched a lot(I think so :) ) but I haven't found any derivation at least in the medical texts in only those in my reach ;) I believe this question still is good for Physics SE.
    – Physicsapproval
    Commented Mar 3, 2019 at 16:24
  • Here's an incorrect derivation -- results in the correct sign but too small a value: Interpret "20/40 correction" to mean that when a lens of power d_lens is placed in front of the eye, objects at 12 m form an image at the same location (retina) as objects at 6 m would for the naked eye. Assume the ciliary muscles do not change the power of the naked eye, d_eye, when viewing objects at 6 m or 12 m. So we have the two equations: 1/6 + 1/v = d_eye; and 1/12 + 1/v = d_lens + d_eye; And solving them yields: d_lens = -1/12 = -0.08
    – user1823664
    Commented Mar 5, 2019 at 1:57

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