Which term refers to the ability to see objects clearly at close range but not at a distance?
a. Myopia
b. Amblyopia
c. Cataract
d. Glaucoma
ANS: A
Myopia, or nearsightedness, refers to the ability to see objects clearly at close range but not a distance. Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is reduced visual acuity in one eye. A cataract is opacity of the lens of the eye. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure.
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