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Children often experience visual impairments. Refractive errors affect the child’s visual activity. The main refractive error seen in children is myopia. The nurse explains to the child’s parents that myopia may also be described as:
A. Cataracts
B. Farsightedness
C. Nearsightedness
D. Lazy eye
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) Cataracts are not considered refractive errors. Cataracts canbe described as opacity of the lens. (B)Hyperopiais the term forfarsightedness. One can see objects at a distance more clearlythan close objects. (C)Myopiais the term for nearsightedness.Objects that are close in distance are more clearly seen. (D) Lazyeye refers to strabismus or misalignment of the eyes.
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