Which of the following is true for the eye defect known as hypermetropia (farsightedness)?

  • A
    Distant objects are not clearly visible.
  • B
    The eye lens cannot become thick enough as required.
  • C
    The image of the object is formed in front of the retina.
  • D
    This defect can be corrected by wearing concave lens spectacles.

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