Which of the following lens is used to correct myopia?

Convex lens

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Concave lens

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Cylindrical lens

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Concave lens
In Myopia, the image of a nearby object is formed ahead of the retina. By placing a concave (negative powered) lens in front of a myopic eye, the image is moved farther to the lens and is focussed correctly on the retina.

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