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Differentiate between myopia and hypermetropia. [2 marks]
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- Myopia is also called nearsightedness as one can clearly see the objects close to them but objects which lie far away look blurred. It can be corrected via a concave lens. [1 mark]
- Hypermetropia is also called farsightedness. One cannot clearly see the objects close to them but objects which lie far away are clearly visible. It can be corrected via a convex lens. [1 mark]
- Myopia is also called nearsightedness as one can clearly see the objects close to them but objects which lie far away look blurred. It can be corrected via a concave lens. [1 mark]
- Hypermetropia is also called farsightedness. One cannot clearly see the objects close to them but objects which lie far away are clearly visible. It can be corrected via a convex lens. [1 mark]
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