What eye condition is characterized by seeing near objects clearly while distant objects are blurry?

What eye condition is characterized by seeing near objects clearly while distant objects are blurry?

• A. Myopia
• B. Hyperopia
• C. Astigmatism
• D. Presbyopia

Answer: (A)

When vision is clear for near objects but blurry for distant ones, the eye is not focusing light exactly on the retina for distant distances. Instead, distant light rays are coming to a focus in front of the retina, a situation known as myopia (nearsightedness). Because the eye can still bring closer objects into focus with its natural lens adjustment, near vision remains relatively clear. In myopia, the root issue is that the eye is effectively too long or the refractive power is too strong, so distant objects blur unless corrective lenses help shift the focus back onto the retina. For comparison, farsightedness would make near objects harder to see without strong accommodation, and astigmatism causes blur that tends to occur at multiple distances due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens. Presbyopia, an age-related change, typically makes near tasks harder while distance vision remains okay until the eyes tire.

When vision is clear for near objects but blurry for distant ones, the eye is not focusing light exactly on the retina for distant distances. Instead, distant light rays are coming to a focus in front of the retina, a situation known as myopia (nearsightedness). Because the eye can still bring closer objects into focus with its natural lens adjustment, near vision remains relatively clear. In myopia, the root issue is that the eye is effectively too long or the refractive power is too strong, so distant objects blur unless corrective lenses help shift the focus back onto the retina.

For comparison, farsightedness would make near objects harder to see without strong accommodation, and astigmatism causes blur that tends to occur at multiple distances due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens. Presbyopia, an age-related change, typically makes near tasks harder while distance vision remains okay until the eyes tire.