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What is the primary reason for the image of a distant object not being focused on the retina in myopia?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What type of lens is used to correct myopia?
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Why do distant objects appear blurred in myopia?
Why do distant objects appear blurred in myopia?
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