Which among the following is a condition of the eye in which the lens becomes opaque?
A
Conjunctivitis
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B
Cataract
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C
Colour blindness
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D
Glaucoma
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Solution
The correct option is B Cataract Conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva. Cataract is the condition which results in the eye lens becoming opaque. Colour blindness is caused due to the defect of cone cells and it affects colour vision. Glaucoma is caused due to an increased pressure in the eye and it damages the optic nerve.