Question

In old age, the vision of eye becomes dim. It is due to

• A. Myopia
• B. Hypermetropia
• C. Cataract
• D. Astigmatism

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cataract

A. Myopia occurs when eye ball becomes longer and it results in the formation of image in front of retina.

B. Hypermetropia occurs when eye ball becomes shorter and it results in the formation of image behind the retina.

C. Cataract is an eye disease that occurs in older people. The visibility is reduced because the eye lens becomes opaque

D. In astigmatism, the vision gets blurred due to improper of eye's curvature.

So, the correct answer is 'Cataract'.