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Which type of lens is used to correct myopia (short-sightedness)?

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Physics of the eye

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Which type of lens is used to correct myopia (short-sightedness)?.

  1. A.Converging lens.
  2. B.Diverging lens.
  3. C.Bifocal lens.
  4. D.Plano-convex lens.

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  • Diverging lens.

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A diverging lens is used to correct myopia by spreading out light rays before they enter the eye, allowing the image to be focused on the retina instead of in front of it.

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