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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

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A patient can see distant objects clearly, but objects close up are blurry. What type of lens do they need?

  1. A cylinder-shaped lens.
  2. A convex lens.
  3. Bifocal or multifocal lenses.
  4. A concave lens.
Explanation

Answer: B - If a patient can see distant objects clearly, but objects close up are blurry, they will need a convex lens.

In a patient with farsightedness, or hyperopia, distant vision is clear while close-up vision is blurry. This patient will need a convex lens or a lens that curves outward.

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