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Hypermetropia is a synonym for:

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Far-sightedness
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Near-sightedness
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Bad vision due to old age
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A Far-sightedness
Hypermetropia is also known as far-sightedness. A person with hypermetropia can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby objects distinctly.
Myopia is also known as near-sightedness. A person with myopia can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects distinctly.
The power of accommodation of the eye usually decreases with aging.

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