Which term describes nearsightedness, with distant objects blurred?

Which term describes nearsightedness, with distant objects blurred?

• A. Myopia
• B. Hyperopia
• C. Nystagmus
• D. Ophthalmoplegia

Answer: (A)

Nearsightedness happens when the eye’s focusing point lies in front of the retina, so distant details appear blurred. This condition is called myopia. In myopia, an elongated eyeball or a too-steep cornea causes light from distant objects to focus before reaching the retina, making those objects blurry while close objects can often be seen clearly. Corrective lenses that diverge light (minus lenses) move the focus back onto the retina, or refractive surgery can adjust the eye’s optics. Hyperopia is the opposite—farsightedness—where the focal point sits behind the retina, often making close objects harder to see. Nystagmus is involuntary, repetitive eye movements. Ophthalmoplegia is weakness or paralysis of the eye muscles.

Nearsightedness happens when the eye’s focusing point lies in front of the retina, so distant details appear blurred. This condition is called myopia. In myopia, an elongated eyeball or a too-steep cornea causes light from distant objects to focus before reaching the retina, making those objects blurry while close objects can often be seen clearly. Corrective lenses that diverge light (minus lenses) move the focus back onto the retina, or refractive surgery can adjust the eye’s optics.

Hyperopia is the opposite—farsightedness—where the focal point sits behind the retina, often making close objects harder to see. Nystagmus is involuntary, repetitive eye movements. Ophthalmoplegia is weakness or paralysis of the eye muscles.