Question

A person can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby objects distinctly. The person is suffering from:

• A. hypermetropia
• B. myopia
• C. presbyopia
• D. cataract

Hint:

- Myopia = Near-sightedness - Hypermetropia = Far-sightedness

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the characteristics of common eye defects.
Myopia:
Difficulty seeing distant objects.
Hypermetropia:
Difficulty seeing nearby objects.
Presbyopia:
Age-related difficulty focusing on close objects.
Cataract:
Clouding of the lens affecting vision at all distances.
Step 2: Match the symptoms to the defect.
The person can see far but not near, which is characteristic of hypermetropia (farsightedness).