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Physics
Defects of Vision and Their Correction
Question

Identify the defect in the eye shown in the figure.
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  1. Myopia
  2. Hypermetropia
  3. Astigmatism
  4. Night blindness

A
Hypermetropia
B
Astigmatism
C
Myopia
D
Night blindness
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In the above diagram, the rays that are coming from a faraway distance converge before the retina. So in this defect, the person can't see the distant objects. This defect is myopia.

So option B is the answer.

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