Question

List five differences between myopia and hypermetropia.

Answer 1

1. Myopia is a frequent eyesight issue in which items close to you are clear but objects further away are blurred.
2. Hypermetropia is an eye condition in which an image of a nearby object forms behind the retina.

Myopia	Hypermetropia
1. Also referred to as short-sightedness.	1. Also referred to as long-sightedness or hypermetropia.
2. In myopia, nearby objects are seen clearly but not the distant objects.	2. In hyperopia, far objects are seen clearly but not the nearby objects.
3. For people with this effect, the image is formed in front of the retina.	3. For people with this effect, the image is formed behind the retina.
4. This effect is caused due to excessive curvature of the eye lens.	4. This effect is caused when a focal length of an eye becomes too long.
5. Myopia can be corrected by using a diverging or concave lens.	5. Hypermetropia can be corrected by using a converging or convex lens.