A person can see an object beyond 1 m but not closer than it- The defect of the person isA- MyopiaB- HypermetropiaC- No defectD- Presbyopia

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Hypermetropia and Its Correction

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A person can see an object beyond 1m but not closer than it. The defect of the person is

Myopia

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Hypermetropia

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Presbyopia

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No defect

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The correct option is B
Hypermetropia

Hypermetropia is also known as far-sightedness. A person with hypermetropia can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby objects distinctly.

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The correct option is B Hypermetropia Hypermetropia is also known as far-sightedness. A person with hypermetropia can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby objects distinctly.

The correct option is B
Hypermetropia

Hypermetropia is also known as far-sightedness. A person with hypermetropia can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby objects distinctly.