Nearsightedness is caused by
A) eye structure that focuses an image in front of the retina.
B) uneven curvature of the cornea.
C) uneven curvature of the lens.
D) eye structure that focuses an image posterior to the retina.
E) all of these.

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Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is caused by a refractive error where the eye structure (usually the cornea or lens) focuses an image in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in distant objects appearing blurry or out of focus, while close objects can still be seen clearly. The other options listed (B, C, and D) all describe possible causes of refractive errors, but only option A specifically describes the cause of nearsightedness.

Nearsightedness Is Caused by