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In Myopia the human eye _______.

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Question

In Myopia the human eye _______.

Options

  • cannot see nearby objects distinctly

  • cannot see distant objects clearly

  • cannot see nearby as well as distant objects clearly

  • can see nearby as well as distant objects clearly

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Solution

In Myopia the human eye cannot see distant objects clearly.

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