In the given figure, if P is a point of the source of light, R is retina and L is the lens of the eye, the person having such condition of his eyes is suffering from :

Hypermetropia

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Myopia

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Cataract

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Night Blindness

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Solution

The correct option is A Hypermetropia
In the given figure, Image of a point P is forming behind the retina. this defect of eyes is known as Hypermetropia. Hypermetropia means farsightedness. In this defect, the focal length increases or size of eyeball decreases and image is formed beyond the retina. This defect is corrected by using a convex lens.

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