the image of a near object is formed behind the retina
the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina
a concave lens should be used for correction
a bifocal lens should be used for correction
A
a concave lens should be used for correction
B
a bifocal lens should be used for correction
C
the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina
D
the image of a near object is formed behind the retina
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In hypermetropia image of a distance object is formed on the retina and image of a near object is formed behind the retina. For correction of hypermetropia , convex lens is used.
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