How does the defect of myopia arise in a human eye?

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In myopia, the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina and not at the retina itself. Consequently, they can not focus on distant objects clearly.

This may arise due to either

(i) excessive curvature of the cornea.

(ii) elongation of the eyeball.

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How does the defect of myopia arise in a human eye?

In myopia, the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina and not at the retina itself. Consequently, they can not focus on distant objects clearly. This may arise due to either (i) excessive curvature of the cornea. (ii) elongation of the eyeball.

In myopia, the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina and not at the retina itself. Consequently, they can not focus on distant objects clearly.

This may arise due to either

(i) excessive curvature of the cornea.

(ii) elongation of the eyeball.