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


A

Myopia

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B

Hypermetropia

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C

Astigmatism

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D

Presbyopia

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Solution

The correct option is A

Myopia


Explanation of correct option:

The Person is unable to see the distinct object that is he would be suffering from nearsightedness or Myopia.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option(B):

Also called long-sightedness in which we cannot see the near objects clearly because the image is focused behind the retina.

Option(C) :

This defect causes blurriness in the vision due to infection in the curvature of the eye.

Option (D):

The defect is caused by the loss of power of accommodation of the eye in old age.

Hence, the correct answer is an option (A).


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