ABO NOCE Practice Test

For hyperopia, where do images appear in relation to the retina?

1. In front of the retina

2. Directly on the retina

3. Behind the retina

4. Above the retina

The correct answer is: Behind the retina

In the case of hyperopia, or farsightedness, images appear behind the retina. This occurs because the eye is either too short relative to the focusing power of the cornea and lens, or because the lens is not sufficiently powerful for the eye's length. As a result, when a person with hyperopia looks at nearby objects, the light rays converge to a point that is located behind the retina, causing a blurry image of close objects. This explains why individuals with hyperopia struggle to focus on things that are close to them while still being able to see distant objects more clearly. Correcting hyperopia typically involves the use of convex lenses, which helps to converge the light rays more effectively onto the retina. In contrast, other options would not accurately describe the situation in hyperopia, as they suggest either clear focus on the retina or focus in an incorrect location that does not correspond to the visual impairment experienced by those with this condition.