Vision Problems: A nearsighted person has a far point that is 4.2 m from his eyes. What power contact lenses must he wear to allow him to focus on distant mountains?

A. 0.48 diopters
B. -0.48 diopters
C. -0.36 diopters
D. -0.24 diopters
E. 0.24 diopters


Answer: D

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