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Sometimes, a person suffers from both the defects, myopia and hypermetropia. Which of the following is used to correct this defect?

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Convex lens
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Concave lens
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Bifocal lens
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Cylindrical lens
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Solution

The correct option is C Bifocal lens
Biofocal lenses are used to correct the defect when person suffers from both the defects of vision myopia and hypermetropia.
A biofocal lens has upper portion made of concave lens and lower portion of convex lens with appropriate curvature/ focal length/ power.
The upper portion of the lens facilitates distant vision and lower portion helps in near vision.

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