diopter

noun

1. A unit of measure of the power of a lens or mirror, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length in meters. Myopia is diagnosed and measured in diopters.
2. The dioptre adjustment mechanism of a pair of binoculars or of a camera viewfinder.
3. (dated)A lens element attached to the front of a photographic lens to shorten the lens's minimum focus distance; also called a "close-up filter".
4. (obsolete)Any lens system, such as a telescope.
5. (obsolete)A theodolite or similar surveyor’s angle measuring device.
6. (obsolete)An alidade.
7. (obsolete)A surgical speculum.
8. (obsolete)An instrument for drawing the skull by projections.