Myopia is also known as:
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. near-sightedness.
- Myopia is also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness.
- It's a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear.
- This occurs because light rays focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it, either due to an elongated eyeball or a cornea that's too curved.
- Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects