Q264. Among the defects of eye the shortsightedness is called (a)coma (b)hypermetropia (c)myopia (d)astigmatism
Hence the correct answer is option 'A'. Myopia. Note:So myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia are defects of the eye that can be corrected using suitable lenses. There are few cases where a person may suffer from both myopia and hypermetropia.
