Q31
3 marksShort AnswerSection Section C

State reasons for Myopia. With the help of ray diagrams, show the

(a) image formation by a myopic eye, and

(b) correction of myopia using an appropriate lens.

The Human Eye and the Colourful World
Defects of Vision
Official Answer

Myopia is a defect of vision in which a person can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects distinctly. This defect arises due to (i) excessive curvature of the eye lens, or (ii) elongation of the eyeball.

myopiadefect of visioneye lenselongation of eyeball

Marking Scheme

  • 13 marks

Hint

Myopia is a defect of vision in which a person can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects distinctly.

Quick Oral Answer

Myopia is a defect of vision in which a person can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects distinctly.

Analysis & Explanation

Myopia is a defect of vision in which a person can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects distinctly. This defect arises due to (i) excessive curvature of the eye lens, or (ii) elongation of the eyeball. The image formation by a myopic eye can be shown using a ray diagram, and the correction of myopia using an appropriate lens can also be shown using a ray diagram.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1confusing myopia with hypermetropia

Interesting Facts

Myopia can be corrected using a concave lens of suitable power.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?

This question carries 3 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "The Human Eye and the Colourful World" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Defects of Vision" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?

This is a Short Answer question from Section Section C in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.