Physics · Refraction of light at plane and spherical surfaces, thin lens formula and lens maker formula

Astigmatism for a human eye can be removed by using an additional:

Astigmatism for a human eye can be removed by using an additional:

  • A. concave lens
  • B. convex lens
  • C. cylindrical lens
  • D. prismatic lens

Step-by-step solution

Astigmatism is a defect of vision caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, resulting in different focal lengths in different meridians. A cylindrical lens has different curvatures in perpendicular directions, enabling it to correct this asymmetry by focusing light properly on the retina.
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