DEFECTS OF VISION

• Near-sightedness
• Cannot see distant object distinctly
• Can see near object clearly
• Image of distant object is formed in-front
of retina and not at retina
Myopia may rise due to
 Excessive curvature of the eye lens
or
 Elongation of the eye ball
Using CONCAVE LENS with
suitable power
• Far-sightedness
• Can see distant objects clearly
• Cannot see nearby object
distinctly
• Near point is beyond 25cm
• Image formed behind the retina
Far-sightedness arise either
because of
a) The focal length of eye lens is
too long or
b) Eye ball has become too small
Using a CONVEX LENS of
appropriate power
DO YOU KNOW?
1. What you mean by Myopia?
2. Which type of lens is used of
correcting myopia?
3. Which type of lens is used for
correction of hypermetropia?