In nearsightedness, light rays are brought into focus
A) in front of the retina.
B) in back of the retina.
C) on the retina.
D) on the hair cells of the ampulla.
E) unevenly across the retina.

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Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when the eyeball is too elongated or the cornea is too curved, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in a blurred image of objects that are far away.

In Nearsightedness, Light Rays Are Brought into Focus