A person is unable to see objects distinctly at a greater distance than 10 metres. What defect of vision is he suffering from?

Myopia

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Hypermetropia

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Astigmatism

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Presobyopia

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Solution

The correct option is A
Myopia

Explanation for the correct answer,
The person is unable to see the distinct object that is he would be suffering from nearsightedness or myopia.
It occurs when the shape of our eye causes light rays to bend (refract) incorrectly, focusing images in front of your retina instead of on your retina
Explanation for an incorrect answer,
Option B
Hypermetropia: The person is unable to see the nearby objects clearly.
Option C
Astigmatism: This defect causes blurriness in the vision due to infection in the curvature of the eye.
Option D
Presbyopia: Defect caused by the loss of power of accommodation of the eye in old age.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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