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Myopia and Its Correction

In the case o...

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In the case of hypermetropia:

A

the image of a near object is formed behind the retina

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the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina

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a concave lens should be used for correction

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a bifocal lens should be used for correction

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The correct option is A the image of a near object is formed behind the retina
In hypermetropia image of a distance object is formed on the retina and image of a near object is formed behind the retina. For correction of hypermetropia , convex lens is used.

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