JAMB Biology 1994 Question 27

Question 27

Sense Organs

When a short-sighted person views a distant object without spectacles, the image is formed

  1. A.on the retina
  2. B.in front of the retina
  3. C.behind the retina
  4. D.on the blind spot.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (in front of the retina)

Explanation

In short sight (myopia) the eyeball is too long or the lens too strong, so light from far objects focuses in front of the retina.