Which of the following conditions indicates an elongation of the eyeball?

Myopia

Hypermetropia

Astigmatism

Presbyopia

Answer and Solution

A. Myopia

Myopia occurs due to the elongation of the eyeball, causing images of distant objects to form in front of the retina.

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