Can someone please help with this question?
Would the image size on the retina of a corrected myope be larger or smaller than that of a corrected hyperope?
I came across this while reviewing material for ABOM in the Ophthalmic Dispensing Review Book. The stated answer (larger) seems contrary to the familiar "plus lens magnifies; minus lens minifies."
It may be a type error but I suspect there is more to this than that.
If true, I have been offered two theories:
1. The focal point of a minus lens being an imaginary point in front of the lens, somehow results in a larger image on the retina.
2. Myopes have too much ocular plus, causing a larger image.
Thanks very much for any help to clarify this.
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