lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus
a converging lens which works much like a concave mirror
a lens that brings light rays together
a lens that is thicker in the middle than at its edges
a lens thicker in the center than at the edges and is converging
a lens with a bulging surface like the outer surface of a ball. A lens of this shape collects the light rays that will be entering the eye and reduces the distance to the focal point. Convex lenses are positive power lenses and are used to correct hyperopia or far sightedness and for reading glasses, as needed to correct presbyopia.
A convex lens is wider in the middle than at the edge. It can be used to focus light to a point. Converging Lenses
curved out like the back of a spoon. Convex lenses concentrate light by bending the rays to a common point once they pass through the lens.
A convex lens has a positive focal length, i.e., the focus is real. It is usually called magnifying glass, since it magnifies the objects.
From the Latin word convexus meaning vaulted or arched. Lenses of this type curve outward in an arch shape.
A lens with a bulging surface like the outer surface of a ball. Convex lenses are plus power lenses and are used to correct hyperopia or farsightedness. Also used for reading glasses as required for presbyopia.
simple lens which causes rays of light from a subject to converge and form an image.