WAEC Biology 2023 Question 18

Question 18

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The eye defect caused by an uneven curvature of the cornea or lens or both is

  1. A.myopia
  2. B.astigmatism.
  3. C.presbyopia.
  4. D.hypermetropia.
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Answer: B (astigmatism.)

Explanation

Astigmatism is caused by uneven curvature of the cornea or lens, so light is not focused to one point and the image is blurred.