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What is the key difference between myopia and hypermetropia?.
- A.Myopia affects distance vision, while hypermetropia affects near vision
- B.Myopia affects near vision, while hypermetropia affects distance vision
- C.Myopia is caused by a short eye, while hypermetropia is caused by a long eye
- D.Myopia can be corrected with diverging lenses, while hypermetropia cannot
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- Myopia affects distance vision, while hypermetropia affects near vision
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The key difference is that myopia (nearsightedness) affects distance vision, causing distant objects to appear blurry, while hypermetropia (farsightedness) affects near vision, causing close objects to appear blurry. Myopia typically applies to individuals who struggle with seeing far away, whereas hypermetropia applies to those who have difficulty with close-up tasks.
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