Biology
Differentiate between members of each of the following pairs with reference to what is asked in brackets.
Myopia and Hyperopia (type of lens used for correction)
Answer
Difference between Myopia and Hyperopia (type of lens used for correction) —
| Myopia | Hyperopia |
|---|---|
| Myopia can be corrected by suitable concave (diverging) lens which causes the light rays to diverge before they strike the lens of the eye. | Hyperopia can be corrected by suitable convex (converging) lens. |
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