Which statement concerning myopia is correct?
A) The curvature of the lens is uneven.
B) A near source of light is focused on the retina without accommodation.
C) A convex lens is used to correct the condition.
D) The images from the two eyes are not fused within the cortex.

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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition in which distant objects appear blurry while near objects are clearer. This occurs because the eyeball is too long, causing the light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it. Therefore, a near source of light is focused on the retina without requiring accommodation (change in shape of the lens) to focus the light properly. The curvature of the lens is not necessarily uneven, and a concave lens (not convex) is typically used to correct the condition. The images from the two eyes are fused within the cortex for vision to occur.

Which Statement Concerning Myopia Is Correct