JAMB Biology 1980 Question 36

Question 36

Sense Organs

Biconcave lenses are used in the correction of an eye defect called

  1. A.myopia
  2. B.colour blindness
  3. C.old age
  4. D.hypermetropia
  5. E.weakening of ciliary muscles.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (myopia)

Explanation

Short sight (myopia) is corrected with a diverging (biconcave) lens.