Which eye condition occurs when light rays from a nearby object focus behind the retina?

Myopia

Hypermetropia

Astigmatism

Presbyopia

Answer and Solution

B. Hypermetropia

If light rays from a nearby object focus behind the retina, the condition is hypermetropia, causing difficulty in seeing close objects.

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