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PHY 104 The Human Eye Objective Question
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Astigmatism is a vision defect that causes blurred vision due to what specific characteristic of the eye?
Options
A The lens becoming opaque.
B The surface of the cornea having a distorted, non-spherical shape.
Correct Answer
C The eyeball being too long.
D The optic nerve being damaged.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text clearly defines astigmatism: 'Astigmatism refers to a defect in which the surface of the cornea is not spherical but has a somewhat distorted shape.'

Hint

The name 'astigmatism' itself relates to a point not being a point (stigma).

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: The Human Eye
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 615 of 947
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