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What type of lens is used to correct Myopia (Short-sightedness)?
AConvex lens
BConcave lens
CBifocal lens
DCylindrical lens
✓ Correct Answer: B — Concave lens
A concave lens diverges incoming rays so that the image is formed correctly on the retina instead of in front of it.
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