Asked by Jaxon Young on May 11, 2024

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In nearsightedness, light rays are brought into focus

A) in front of the retina.
B) in back of the retina.
C) on the retina.
D) on the hair cells of the ampulla.
E) unevenly across the retina.

Nearsightedness

A vision condition in which close objects are seen clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which contains photoreceptor cells that capture light and convert it into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as images.

  • Describe the common vision problems and their physiological basis.
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Carrigan MatteoliMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when the eyeball is too elongated or the cornea is too curved, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in a blurred image of objects that are far away.