The given diagram is showing a defect of the human eye. Study it and answer the following question: Name the defect shown in the figure.

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The defect shown is Hypermetropia or long-sightedness. A person suffering from hypermetropia can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby objects properly. This is because the light rays from nearby objects are not focused on the retina but at a point behind the retina.

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