What power lens is needed to correct for nearsightedness where the uncorrected far point is 75 cm?
A) +1.33 D
B) -1.00 D
C) -0.75 D
D) +0.75 D
E) -1.33 D

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The power of the lens needed to correct nearsightedness (myopia) is calculated using the formula P = -1/f (in meters), where f is the far point distance. For a far point of 75 cm (0.75 meters), P = -1/0.75 = -1.33 diopters (D).

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