When Joe looks at distant objects, the lens in his eye focuses light just short of his retina. Joe is likely to experience
A)farsightedness.
B)nearsightedness.
C)enhanced low-light vision.
D)deficient low-light vision.

Question

When Joe looks at distant objects, the lens in his eye focuses light just short of his retina.  Joe is likely to experience
A)farsightedness.
B)nearsightedness.
C)enhanced low-light vision.
D)deficient low-light vision.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when the lens of the eye focuses light in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry.

When Joe Looks at Distant Objects, the Lens in His