(physics) Calculating eye diameter

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Calculating the diameter of the eye based on prescription glasses is not straightforward. A common approximation states that the diameter of the eye is roughly equal to the focal length of the lens multiplied by the refractive index of the aqueous humor. The Indiana Reduced Eye Model provides a standard radius of 9.2mm and a focal length of 16.67mm, which can be used for further calculations. However, determining eye diameter solely from prescription strength, such as -2 diopters, is not feasible.

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  • Understanding of basic optics and refractive indices
  • Familiarity with the Indiana Reduced Eye Model
  • Knowledge of human eye anatomy, specifically the aqueous humor
  • Basic principles of vision correction and lens prescription
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  • Research the Indiana Reduced Eye Model for detailed eye measurements
  • Explore the relationship between lens focal length and eye anatomy
  • Study the refractive index of aqueous humor and its implications in optics
  • Investigate methods for measuring eye diameter in clinical settings
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Is it possible to calculate the diameter of the eye from front to back when you what kind of glasses the person needs? Like if someone needs -2 type of glasses is it possible to calculate the eye diameter?

If not would it be possible to determine someones eye diameter by determine the closest point at which the person can see sharp?

Thanks in advance, I've searched everywhere but couldn't find an answer.

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This is what someone gave me to help but i don't know if its useful? I can't contact that person right now.

Thanks in advance.
 
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The diameter of the eye is roughly equal to the focal length of the lens times the refractive index of the goo( can't spell aqueus humor ) inside your eye.

Generally the radius of the eye is taken as 9.2mm and the focal length of the lens 16.67mm - look for "Indiana Reduced Eye Model"
 

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