Which condition causes difficulty seeing close objects but can see far objects clearly?

Which condition causes difficulty seeing close objects but can see far objects clearly?

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

Answer: (B)

Difficulty seeing close objects while far objects remain clear is hyperopia (farsightedness). In hyperopia, the eye is too short or the cornea has too little refractive power, so light from near objects focuses behind the retina. The near blur is the result of needing extra accommodation to bring those objects into focus, which can be challenging for many people. Distant objects can be seen clearly because they require less refractive power, and the relaxed eye can focus distant images on the retina more easily. This differs from myopia, where distant objects blur while near objects are clear; astigmatism, which causes distortion at various distances due to irregular curvature; and presbyopia, age-related loss of accommodation that typically affects near vision in older adults.

Difficulty seeing close objects while far objects remain clear is hyperopia (farsightedness). In hyperopia, the eye is too short or the cornea has too little refractive power, so light from near objects focuses behind the retina. The near blur is the result of needing extra accommodation to bring those objects into focus, which can be challenging for many people. Distant objects can be seen clearly because they require less refractive power, and the relaxed eye can focus distant images on the retina more easily. This differs from myopia, where distant objects blur while near objects are clear; astigmatism, which causes distortion at various distances due to irregular curvature; and presbyopia, age-related loss of accommodation that typically affects near vision in older adults.