ABO NOCE Practice Test

Where do images appear in relation to the retina for someone who is myopic?

1. Behind the retina

2. On the retina

3. In front of the retina

4. Above the retina

The correct answer is: In front of the retina

For someone who is myopic, also known as nearsightedness, images form in front of the retina. This occurs because the eyeball is typically too long, or the cornea is too curved, causing light rays to converge before they reach the retina. As a result, distant objects appear blurry, while close objects can be seen clearly. Correcting myopia typically involves the use of concave lenses, which help to diverge the light rays so that they focus correctly on the retina. This fundamental understanding of how light interacts with the eye is key to understanding the differences in visual acuity among individuals with refractive errors.