SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CHSL - 10th July 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q35

The lens type commonly used for correcting presbyopia is ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bifocal Lens.

1. Bifocals are eyeglasses with two distinct optical powers.

2. Bifocals are commonly prescribed to people with presbyopia who also require a correction for myopia, hyperopia, and/or astigmatism.

3. Presbyopia is a condition associated with the aging of the eye that results in progressively worsening ability to focus clearly on close objects.

4. Symptoms include difficulty reading small print, having to hold reading material farther away, headaches, and eyestrain.