10 Questions
Which condition is created when the lens of the eye focuses the light beyond the retina?
Farsightedness
What type of lens is usually used to correct hyperopia?
Convex lens
During which century did the first wearable glasses appear in Italy?
13th century
In which period did glasses gain popularity among scholars and the wealthy?
Renaissance
What did the Romans use to aid in reading small text?
Magnifying glasses
Which condition is created when the lens of the eye focuses the light beyond the retina?
Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
What were the first wearable glasses made of?
Glass lenses set into wooden, leather, or animal horn frames
What is the shape of a convex lens used to correct hyperopia?
Thicker in the middle than the edges
When did glasses gain popularity among scholars and the wealthy?
Renaissance
What did the Romans use to aid in reading small text?
Eyeglasses made from glass
Test your knowledge on farsightedness (hyperopia) and early glasses with this quiz. Learn about the condition where objects far away are clear, but close-up objects appear blurry, as well as the history of convex lenses and eyeglasses.
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