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Which of the following is NOT an eye refractive error?
Which of the following is NOT an eye refractive error?
What is the most common type of refractive error?
What is the most common type of refractive error?
Which refractive error is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea?
Which refractive error is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea?
Which part of the eye is affected by refractive errors?
Which part of the eye is affected by refractive errors?
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What is the medical term for farsightedness?
What is the medical term for farsightedness?
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What causes farsightedness?
What causes farsightedness?
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What is the main symptom of farsightedness?
What is the main symptom of farsightedness?
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What is the function of the retina?
What is the function of the retina?
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Study Notes
Refractive Errors
- Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregularly shaped cornea.
- The eye part affected by refractive errors is the cornea and lens.
- Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a refractive error where close objects appear blurry.
- The medical term for farsightedness is hyperopia.
- Farsightedness is caused by the eyeball being too short or the cornea being too flat.
- The main symptom of farsightedness is difficulty seeing close objects clearly.
Eye Function
- The retina is responsible for converting light into electrical signals sent to the brain for interpretation.
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Description
Test your knowledge on eye refractive errors with this quiz! Learn about the different types of refractive errors and identify which one is not considered as such. Find out which refractive error is the most common and discover which one is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea.
