What is the nature of lens required to correct a myopic eye?

Convex

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Concave

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Cylindrical

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Bifocal

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Solution

The correct option is B Concave
Myopia can be corrected by using a concave lens of suitable focal length. Concave lens used diverges the rays of light entering the eye from infinity. Hence, it makes the rays of light appear to come from the far point of the myopic eye.

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