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What is myopia commonly known as?
What is myopia commonly known as?
- Far-sightedness
- Presbyopia
- Near-sightedness (correct)
- Astigmatism
Which type of lens is used to correct myopia?
Which type of lens is used to correct myopia?
- Concave lens (correct)
- Convex lens
- Cylindrical lens
- Bifocal lens
What occurs in the eye of a person with hypermetropia?
What occurs in the eye of a person with hypermetropia?
- The lens is too curved
- The near point is farther away than 25 cm (correct)
- Images are formed in front of the retina
- The far point is closer than infinity
How is hypermetropia corrected?
How is hypermetropia corrected?
What causes myopia in the eye?
What causes myopia in the eye?
What is Presbyopia primarily caused by?
What is Presbyopia primarily caused by?
What type of lenses do people who suffer from both myopia and hypermetropia typically require?
What type of lenses do people who suffer from both myopia and hypermetropia typically require?
What is the function of the upper portion of a bi-focal lens?
What is the function of the upper portion of a bi-focal lens?
Which statement is true regarding the power of accommodation in the eye?
Which statement is true regarding the power of accommodation in the eye?
How can refractive defects in the eyes be corrected?
How can refractive defects in the eyes be corrected?
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Study Notes
Common Visual Defects and Their Corrections
- Myopia (Near-sightedness): A condition where distant objects are blurred, while nearby objects are clear, due to the far point being closer than infinity.
- Hypermetropia (Far-sightedness): A condition where distant objects are clear, but nearby objects are blurred, resulting in a near point further away than the typical 25 cm.
- Presbyopia: An age-related condition where the eye's accommodation ability decreases, making it difficult to focus on near objects.
Myopia
- Caused by excessive curvature of the eye lens or elongation of the eyeball.
- Distant images are focused in front of the retina.
- Corrected using concave lenses that redirect light to focus it on the retina.
Hypermetropia
- Caused by a long focal length of the eye lens or a smaller eyeball size.
- Nearby images are focused behind the retina, requiring objects to be placed beyond 25 cm for clear vision.
- Corrected using convex lenses to converge light rays onto the retina.
Presbyopia
- Occurs due to the weakening of ciliary muscles and reduced flexibility of the eye lens with age.
- Near point gradually increases, affecting the ability to see close objects clearly.
- Often requires bifocal lenses that combine concave (for distance) and convex (for near) corrections.
Correction Methods
- Eyeglasses: Utilize spherical lenses (concave for myopia, convex for hypermetropia) for vision correction.
- Contact lenses: Provide alternative vision correction directly on the eye's surface.
- Surgical interventions: Offer permanent solutions for refractive defects.
Anatomy of the Eye
- Power of accommodation: The eye's ability to adjust focal length for focusing on objects at varying distances.
- Near point: Closest distance for clear vision, approximately 25 cm for young adults.
- Far point: Distant limit, ideally infinity for normal vision.
Refraction of Light
- Light rays change direction as they pass through different mediums (like air to glass), resulting in refraction.
- Triangular prisms bend light, leading to an angle of deviation when light exits.
Scattering of Light
- Tyndall effect: Scattering of light by particles in a medium, visible in smoke or mist.
- The blue sky is a result of shorter wavelength light (blue) scattering more effectively than longer wavelengths like red.
- Red light's ineffectiveness at scattering allows it to be prominent during foggy conditions.
Additional Important Facts
- Stars twinkle due to atmospheric disturbances affecting light paths, while planets do not twinkle because they have a more stable view.
- In high altitudes, light scattering is minimal, resulting in a darker sky.
- Eye donations after death can provide vision for the blind, reflecting the importance of eye health.
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