If the image was formed in front of the retina rather than behind the retina, then the person would need to correct the vision problem by using a:

diverging lens

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polar lens

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converging lens

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achromatic lens

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Solution

The correct option is A
diverging lens

Nearsighted individuals have image formed in front of the retina. They must correct the problem by wearing a lens which provides for some diverging of light prior to reaching the lens of the eye. This will move the image further from the lens of the eye and back towards the retina.

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