Question

Pick the correct answer from the following two statements:
(a) Myopia in also called near sightedness.
(b) Hypermetropia is also called far sightedness

• A. Only (a) is true
• B. Only (b) is true
• C. Both (a) and (b) are true
• D. Both (a) and (b) are false

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Myopia is a condition where a person can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects clearly. Hence, it is also known as near sightedness. Hypermetropia is a condition where a person can see distant objects clearly but has difficulty in seeing nearby objects. Hence, it is also called far sightedness.

The correct option is (C): Both (a) and (b) are true