Q1. If light from a distant object, after refraction by the eye lens, converges at a point in front of the retina, this type of eye defect is called:
A myopia or near-sightedness Correct
B hypermetropia or far-sightedness
C presbyopia
D astigmatism
Explanation
In myopia, parallel rays from a distant object are focused before they reach the retina, so distant objects appear blurred while nearby objects are seen more clearly. Hypermetropia is the opposite case, where the image tends to form behind the retina and near vision is affected. Presbyopia is an age-related loss of accommodation, usually due to reduced lens flexibility. Astigmatism occurs when unequal curvature of the cornea or lens causes distorted focusing in different meridians. The given condition directly describes myopia.