Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eye focuses images in front of the retina instead of on it. A concave lens diverges incoming light rays before they reach the eye, causing the focal point to shift backward onto the retina, thus correcting the vision.
Which of the following is used for correcting myopic eyes ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011 · Topic: Optics (Thin and Thick Lenses, lens combinations)
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