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The hypermetropia is a...

The hypermetropia is a

A

short-sighted defect

B

long-sighted defect

C

bad vision due to old age

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
We know that a person suffering from hypermetropia can see the objects beyond a particular point called the near poin. If the object lies at a point nearer than this point, then image is not formed at the retina.
It is also know long-sighted defect.
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