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PHY 104 The Human Eye Objective Question
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What is the primary cause of astigmatism as described in the text?
Options
A The ciliary muscle losing its ability to contract effectively.
B The crystalline lens becoming too large.
C The surface of the cornea not being spherical but having a distorted shape.
Correct Answer
D The eye's overall length being too short.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states, "Astigmatism refers to a defect in which the surface of the cornea is not spherical but has a somewhat distorted shape."

Hint

Astigmatism is related to the shape of the eye's outermost transparent layer.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: The Human Eye
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 602 of 947
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