Class 10ScienceThe Human Eye and the Colourful WorldMix Examples - The Human Eye and the Colourful World
MediumHow can a change in the size of the eyeball be a reason for $(a)$ Myopia and $(b)$ Hypermetropia? Compare the size of the eyeball with that of a normal eye in each case. How does this change in size affect the position of the image in each case?
(N/A) Myopia: The eyeball becomes longer than normal. Due to this,the image formed by the eye lens is focused in front of the retina.
$(b)$ Hypermetropia: The eyeball becomes shorter than normal. Due to this,the image formed by the eye lens is focused behind the retina.
$(b)$ Hypermetropia: The eyeball becomes shorter than normal. Due to this,the image formed by the eye lens is focused behind the retina.
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