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AssignmentMultiple Choice

New Frontiers in Eye Care

Question 5 • Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, Veterinarians and Other Doctors

Which is the correct medical term for farsightedness?

Answer
A
Hyperopia
B
Presbyopia
C
Astigmatism
D
Myopia

Explanation

Farsightedness is called hyperopia: distant objects are generally easier to see than nearby ones. Presbyopia is age-related difficulty focusing up close, astigmatism involves uneven focusing, and myopia is nearsightedness. Therefore, the correct choice is Hyperopia.

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