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What is the primary reason for the image of a distant object not being focused on the retina in myopia?
Elongation of the eyeball
What type of lens is used to correct hypermetropia?
Convex lens
Why does the defect of myopia increase with age?
Due to an increase in the size of the eyeball
What is the reason for nearby objects not being focused on the retina in hypermetropia?
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What is the mechanism used to focus on nearby objects in hypermetropia?
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What is the typical age group affected by myopia?
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How is the power of the lens for correction of refractive error determined?
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What is the result of increased curvature of the cornea in myopia?
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What type of lens is used to correct myopia?
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Why do distant objects appear blurred in myopia?
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