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प्रश्न
An old man cannot see objects closer than 1 m from the eye clearly. Name the defect of vision he is suffering from. How can it be corrected? Draw ray diagram for the (i) defect of vision and also (ii) for its correction.
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उत्तर
The person is suffering from presbyopia. It is a common defect of vision, which generally occurs at old age. A person suffering from this type of defect of vision cannot see nearby objects clearly and distinctively. A presbyopic eye has its near point greater than 25 cm and it gradually increases as the eye becomes older. Presbyopia is caused by the
1. weakening of the ciliary muscles
2. reduction in the flexibility of the eye lens
This defect can be corrected by using a convex lens of appropriate power.
(i) Ray diagram showing presbyopia
(ii) Ray diagram showing correction of presbyopia
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Millions of people in the developing countries of the world are suffering from corneal blindness. These persons can be cured by replacing the defective cornea with the cornea of a donated eye. A charitable society of your city has organised a campaign in your neighbourhood in order to create awareness about this fact. If you are asked to participate in this mission, how would you contribute in this noble cause?
(i) State the objective of organising such campaigns.
(ii) List two arguments which you would give to motivate the people to donate their eyes after death.
(iii) List two values which are developed in the persons who actively participate and contribute in such programmes.
What is the other name for
myopia
Your friend can read a book perfectly well but cannot read the writing on blackboard unless she sits on the front row in class.
What type of lenses-converging or diverging-would an optician prescribe for her?
The defect of vision which cannot be corrected by using spectacles is:
(a) myopia
(b) presbyopia
(c) cataract
(d) hypermetropia
Given below is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye. Study the same and answer the question that follow:
Name the defect shown in the diagram.
What eye defect is hypermetropia? Describe with a ray diagram how this defect of vision can be corrected by using an appropriate lens.
State the main functions of the following:
Tears
Give Reason:
When you enter into a dark room from bright because of sunlight, you can not see things for a few seconds.
Explain the Term: Cataract
Given below is a diagrammatic representation of a defect of the human eye:
(i) Identify the defect.
(ii) Mention two reasons for the above defect.
(iii) State how the defect can be rectified.
(iv) Name the part of the eye responsible for maintaining the shape of the eyeball.
