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Which lens is used in correcting the defect of long-sightedness (far-sightedness)?

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Hypermetropia (far-sightedness) occurs when the eye cannot focus on nearby objects, requiring a convex lens for correction.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2025
  • Concave lens.
  • Convex lens.
  • Bifocal lens.
  • None of these.
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The Correct Option is B

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A convex lens is used to correct long-sightedness (hypermetropia). It helps focus light rays properly onto the retina by converging the light before it enters the eye.
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