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• near-point
  near-point

  noun

  the point nearest the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is at a maximum.
• near point
  near point

  noun

  optics the nearest point to the eye at which an object remains in focus

near-point

American  

[neer-point] / ˈnɪərˌpɔɪnt /

noun

Ophthalmology.

1. the point nearest the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is at a maximum.

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near point British  

noun

1. optics the nearest point to the eye at which an object remains in focus

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Etymology

Origin of near-point

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It is not healthy to have to always focus at the near-point while walking or moving.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2018