Question

The eye ball of a person is small in size. The power of the eye lens is normal he is having the problem of:

• A. myopia
• B. presbyopia
• C. hypermetropia
• D. astigmatism

Answer 1

Answer:

C. hypermetropia

• The person is likely having the problem of (C) hypermetropia.

Explanation

• Hypermetropia, also known as farsightedness, is a condition where a person can see distant objects clearly but has difficulty focusing on nearby objects.

• It can be caused by the eyeball being too short or the eye lens being too flat.

• When the eyeball is small, the distance between the lens and the retina is shorter than normal. This causes light rays from a nearby object to focus at a point behind the retina, rather than directly on it, resulting in a blurred image.

• The problem can be corrected by using a convex lens (a converging lens), which helps focus the light rays onto the retina.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

• (A) Myopia (Nearsightedness): Occurs when the eyeball is too long, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina.

• (B) Presbyopia: A natural aging process where the eye's lens loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see close objects. This is not caused by the size of the eyeball.

• (D) Astigmatism: Caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens, which results in blurred vision at any distance.