AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
In myopia, the image of a distant object is formed in front of (before) the retina, whereas in hypermetropia, the image of a nearby object is formed behind the retina.
The key contrast examiners look for is "in front of / before the retina" for myopia and "behind the retina" for hypermetropia. Both phrases must appear for full marks. Avoid vague terms like "not on the retina" alone.