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Define myopia and hypermetropia in terms of their effects on vision.
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- Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition where distant objects appear blurry because light rays focus in front of the retina.
- Hypermetropia, or farsightedness, is when nearby objects are blurry because light rays focus behind the retina.
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This question tests the understanding of two common vision defects by requiring definitions that highlight their distinct effects on vision. The answer clearly differentiates the two conditions based on where the light focuses relative to the retina.
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