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Name the Common Defects of the Eye. - Biology

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प्रश्न

 Name the common defects of the eye.

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Common defects of the eye:
(i) Near or short-sightedness (Myopia)
(ii) Far or long-sightedness (Hypermetropia)
(iii) Astigmatism.
(iv) Presbyopia.
(v) Night blindness.
(vi) Colour blindness.
(vii) Squint.
(viii) Cataract.

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पाठ 8: The Nervous System and Sense Organs - Short Questions

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आईसीएसई Biology [English] Class 10
पाठ 8 The Nervous System and Sense Organs
Short Questions | Q 14

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A student suffering from myopia is not able to see distinctly the objects placed beyond 5 m. List two possible reasons due to which this defect of vision may have arisen. With the help of ray diagrams, explain

(i) why the student is unable to see distinctly the objects placed beyond 5 m from his eyes.

(ii) the type  of the corrective lens used to restore proper vision and how this defect is corrected by the use of this lens.

(b) If, in this case, the numerical value of the focal length of the corrective lens is 5 m, find the power of the lens as per the new Cartesian sign convention


A man can read the number of a distant but clearly but he finds difficulty in reading a book. 

 From which defect of the eye is he suffering?


A man can read the number of a distant but clearly but he finds difficulty in reading a book.  

What type of spectacle lens should he use to correct the  defect?


Explain with the help of labelled ray-diagram, the defect of vision called hypermetropia, and hot it is corrected by a lens. 


The near point of a long-sighted person is 50 cm from the eye.
(a) Can she see clearly an object at:
(i) a distance of 20 cm?
(ii) at infinity?


Name the following:

The photosensitive pigment present in the rods of the retina.


Differentiate between members of the following pair with reference to what is asked in the bracket.

Rods and cones (sensitivity).


Explain the terms ‘adaptation’ and ‘accommodation’ with reference to the eye.


You do not enjoy watching a movie from a very short distance from the screen in a cinema hall. Why?


A person is unable to see distinctly the objects closer than 1 m. Name the defect of vision he is suffering from. Draw ray diagrams to illustrate the cause of the defect and its correction by suitable lens.


A person cannot read newspaper placed nearer than 50 cm from his eyes. Name the defect of vision he is suffering from. Draw a ray diagram to illustrate this defect. List its two possible causes. Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect may be corrected using a lens of appropriate focal length.


State one role of ciliary muscles in the human eye.


What eye defect is hypermetropia? Describe with a ray diagram how this defect of vision can be corrected by using an appropriate lens.


Why does one feel blinded for a short while on coming out of a dark room?

Given alongside is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow: 
(i) Identify the defect. 
(ii) Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3. 
(iii) Give labelled two possible reasons for this eye defect. 
(iv) Draw a labelled diagram to show how the above mentioned defect is rectified. 


Name an old age eye defect. Why is it caused?


Explain the Term: Presbyopia


Study the following diagram carefully and then answer the questions that follow. The diagram is depicting a defect of the human eye :

(i) Identify the defect shown in the diagram.
(ii) Give two possible reasons for the above defect.


Mention, if the following statement is True or False
Hypermetropia is a defect of the eye caused due to the eyeball elongation


Myopia and hypermetropia can be corrected by:


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