Asked by
Lorraine Santiago
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
When people are nearsighted, this most likely means that their eye:
A) focuses light behind the retina.
B) focuses light on the blindspot.
C) focuses light in front of the retina.
D) has shifted the near point of accommodation due to distortion of the lens.
Nearsighted
A condition in which close objects appear clearly, but distant objects are blurry, also known as myopia.
Light Focuses
Refers to the convergence, bending, or direction of light rays to a point, which is fundamental in optics for creating images in cameras, telescopes, and the human eye.
Retina
A thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that contains cells sensitive to light, which convert images into electrical signals sent to the brain.
- Describe the process of visual accommodation and how it affects vision.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the process of visual accommodation and how it affects vision.