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What is myopia also known as?
What is myopia also known as?
- Presbyopia
- Near-sightedness (correct)
- Color blindness
- Far-sightedness
How can myopia be corrected?
How can myopia be corrected?
- By using a convex lens
- Through surgical intervention only
- By using a concave lens (correct)
- By wearing colored lenses
Which of the following is a characteristic of hypermetropia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hypermetropia?
- Distant objects are seen clearly (correct)
- Inability to see distant objects clearly
- Near point is closer than normal
- Ability to read comfortably at a normal distance
Which lens is used to correct hypermetropia?
Which lens is used to correct hypermetropia?
What causes presbyopia?
What causes presbyopia?
What is a typical near point distance for a person with hypermetropia?
What is a typical near point distance for a person with hypermetropia?
What is a common outcome of corneal blindness?
What is a common outcome of corneal blindness?
Which factor contributes to the development of myopia?
Which factor contributes to the development of myopia?
What effect does the contraction of the ciliary muscles have on the eye lens?
What effect does the contraction of the ciliary muscles have on the eye lens?
What is the least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision?
What is the least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision?
What happens to the focal length of the eye lens when it becomes thinner?
What happens to the focal length of the eye lens when it becomes thinner?
What condition occurs when the crystalline lens becomes milky and cloudy?
What condition occurs when the crystalline lens becomes milky and cloudy?
What is called the far point of the eye?
What is called the far point of the eye?
What is the primary function of the ciliary muscles in relation to the eye lens?
What is the primary function of the ciliary muscles in relation to the eye lens?
What occurs when the eye loses its power of accommodation?
What occurs when the eye loses its power of accommodation?
How does the eye lens adjust for near vision?
How does the eye lens adjust for near vision?
Study Notes
Eye Lens and Accommodation
- The eye lens is made of a fibrous, jelly-like material that can change curvature.
- Ciliary muscles adjust lens curvature, modifying its focal length.
- Relaxed muscles make the lens thin for viewing distant objects; curvature increases for nearby objects.
- Focal length cannot decrease below a specific limit, leading to blurred vision if objects are too close.
- The minimum comfortable distance for clear vision is about 25 cm, known as the least distance of distinct vision or near point.
- For a young adult with normal vision, the near point is around 25 cm, while the far point is considered infinity.
- Cataract is a condition where the lens becomes cloudy, causing partial or complete vision loss, which can be treated with surgery.
Defects of Vision
- Loss of accommodation power can lead to blurred vision, resulting in three common refractive defects.
Myopia (Near-Sightedness)
- Myopia allows clear vision of nearby objects but blurs distant ones.
- The far point for myopic individuals is closer than infinity, with images formed in front of the retina.
- Causes include excessive lens curvature or elongation of the eyeball.
- Corrected using concave lenses that redirect light to the retina.
Hypermetropia (Far-Sightedness)
- Hypermetropia provides clear vision for distant objects but blurs nearby ones.
- The near point is farther than 25 cm, requiring reading material to be positioned further away.
- Light rays from nearby objects focus behind the retina.
- Causes include long focal length of the eye lens or a small eyeball.
- Corrected with convex lenses to provide additional focusing power.
Presbyopia
- Presbyopia results from decreased accommodation power due to aging, making nearby objects difficult to see clearly.
- The near point gradually recedes, necessitating corrective glasses for comfortable near vision.
Eye Donation
- Eye donation can significantly benefit visually impaired individuals, with around 35 million people in the developing world affected by blindness.
- Corneal blindness affects approximately 4.5 million people, often treatable through corneal transplantation.
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Explore the mechanics of the eye lens in this quiz. Understand how the curvature of the lens, influenced by ciliary muscles, allows us to focus on distant and near objects. Test your knowledge on the anatomy and functionality of the eye lens.
