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प्रश्न
A person cannot see the distant objects clearly (though he can see the nearby objects clearly). He is suffering from the defect of vision called:
(a) cataract
(b) hypermetropia
(c) myopia
(d) presbyopia
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उत्तर
myopia
Myopia is a defect of vision because of which a person cannot see distant objects clearly but can see nearby objects distinctly.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the importance of ciliary muscles in the human eye. Name the defect of vision that arises due to gradual weakening of the ciliary muscles. What types of lenses are required by the person suffering from this defect to see the objects clearly?
Akshay, sitting in the last row in his class, could not see clearly the words write on the blackboard. When the teacher noticed it, he announced if any student sitting in the front row could volunteer to exchange his seat with Akshay. Salman immediately agreed to exchange his seat with Akshay. He could now see the words written on the blackboard clearly. The teacher thought it fit to send the message to Akshay’s parents advising them to get his eyesight checked.
In the context of the above event, answer the following questions:-
(a) Which defect of vision is Akshay suffering from? Which type of lens is used to correct this defect?
(b) State the values displayed by the teacher and Salman.
(c) In your opinion, in what way can Akshay express his gratitude towards the teacher and Salman?
List three common refractive defects of vision. Suggest the way of correcting these defects.
The kind of lens required to correct Myopia
A student is unable to see clearly the words written on the black board placed at a distance of approximately 3 m from him. Name the defect of vision the boy is suffering from. State the possible causes of this defect and explain the method of correcting it.
Name the defect of vision in which the eye-lens loses its power of accommodation due to old age.
Name any two defects of vision which can be corrected by using spectacles.
Where is the near point of a person suffering from hypermetropia (or long-sightedness)?
The near-point of a person suffering from hypermetropia is at 50 cm from his eye. What is the nature and power of the lens needed to correct this defect? (Assume that the near-point of the normal eye is 25 cm).
Differentiate between members of the following pair with reference to what is asked in bracket.
Myopia and hyperopia (cause of the defect)
Describe the mechanism of focusing the image of a distant object in your eye when you raise your head after reading a book.
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.
When do we consider a student sitting in the class to be myopic? List two causes of this defect. Explain using a ray diagram how this defect of eye can be corrected.
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
Give Technical Term:
The path which responsible for protecting the eye from sweat.
The diagram given below represents the cross-section of the human eye:

(i) Name the parts labeled 1—12.
(ii) What is the function of the part marked ‘10’?
(iii) What would happen if part ‘5’ is damaged or cut?
In Myopia the human eye _______.
Observe the given below the figure, correct it and explain and write about the concept depicted in this figure.

What are the causes of ‘Myopia’?
State reasons for Myopia. With the help of ray diagrams, show the:
- image formation by a myopic eye, and
- correction of myopia using an appropriate lens.
