In which of the following conditions, the image of the object is formed in front of the retina instead of forming on the retina?

In which of the following conditions, the image of the object is formed in front of the retina instead of forming on the retina? Correct Answer Myopia

The correct answer is Option 2, i.e Myopia.

  • In Myopia, near objects are visible while it becomes difficult to view faraway objects.
  • The lens used to correct this eye defect is Concave Lens.
CONDITION CAUSE FEATURES CORRECTION
Myopia The eyeball is too long

Nearby objects are clear but far-away objects appear blurry.

The image of the object is formed in front of the retina instead of on it.

Concave Lens
Hypermetropia Eyeballs shorter than usual

Far-away objects are clear but nearby objects appear blurry.

The image of the object is formed behind the retina instead of on it.

Convex Lens
Presbyopia Loss of flexibility and thickening of the natural lens of the eye

The inability to read the fine print or see nearby objects clearly.

The image is formed behind the retina

Multifocal Lens or surgery

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