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प्रश्न
Name an old age eye defect. Why is it caused?
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उत्तर १
Presbyopia is an age-old eye defect. In this condition, the lens loses flexibility resulting in far-sightedness.
Cataract is also very common in old people, the cornea becomes opaque and the vision is cut down even to blindness.
उत्तर २
Hypermetropia. It is caused due to flattening of the eye lens (Also presbyopia in which lens looses flexibility).
संबंधित प्रश्न
A person with a myopic eye cannot see objects beyond 1.2 m distinctly. What should be the type of the corrective lens used to restore proper vision?
What is the other name of old age hypermetropia?
A person can read a book clearly only if he holds it at an arm's length from him. Name the defect of vision:
- if the person is an old man
- if the person is a young man
A person is unable to read a book placed closer than 1 meter from his eyes. Identify the defect of vision in his eyes. Draw the ray diagrams to show the defect of vision and its correction.
Choose the correct answer :
Presbyopia is a disease of _____________
Anuja cannot see the blackboard writing but she can see nearby things.
(a) What is the eye defect she is suffering from?
(b) State the possible reason for her defect.
(c) How is it corrected
Name the common defects of the eye.
Give Reason:
Why do we see clearly in the central region of the retina?
Nearsightedness : concave lens : : farsightedness : _______
Have a look at the posture of this girl who is reading a book and answer the questions which follow:
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- Name the problem she is facing.
- What are the two conditions shown in sections A and B of the eye as applicable to her.
- What kind of reading glasses does she need?
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| A | B |



