Question

At which place in the eye, an image is formed of a person is far-sightedness (hypermetropia)?

• A. On retina
• B. Behind the retina
• C. In front of the retina
• D. In lens of eye

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Behind the retina

Explanation for correct options:

1. Farsightedness is another name for hypermetropia. Hypermetropia allows a person to see distant items clearly but not nearby objects clearly.
2. The person's near point is further away than the regular near point ($25$ centimeter). This is due to the fact that light rays from a nearby object are focused behind the retina because of the decrease in the converging nature of the eye lens.
   
3. Ray diagram is as follows,
   

From the diagram,

1. In farsightedness, the image is formed behind the retina.
2. Hence, option B is correct.