Pupillary Reflex and Eye Functions
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What is the primary reason for the image of a distant object not being focused on the retina in myopia?

  • Weakened ciliary muscles
  • Elongation of the eyeball (correct)
  • Increased curvature of the cornea
  • Decreased curvature of the cornea
  • What type of lens is used to correct hypermetropia?

  • Concave lens
  • Cylindrical lens
  • Convex lens (correct)
  • Spherical lens
  • Why does the defect of myopia increase with age?

  • Due to an increase in the refracting power of the eye
  • Due to an increase in the size of the eyeball (correct)
  • Due to a decrease in the refracting power of the eye
  • Due to a decrease in the size of the eyeball
  • What is the reason for nearby objects not being focused on the retina in hypermetropia?

    <p>Light rays are focused behind the retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism used to focus on nearby objects in hypermetropia?

    <p>Ciliary muscles contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical age group affected by myopia?

    <p>Younger individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the power of the lens for correction of refractive error determined?

    <p>By trial method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of increased curvature of the cornea in myopia?

    <p>Increased refracting power of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lens is used to correct myopia?

    <p>Concave lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do distant objects appear blurred in myopia?

    <p>Because the image is focused in front of the retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

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