When a hyperope wears aspheric lenses, objects will appear:

• A. Larger and closer than with non-aspheric lenses
• B. Smaller and closer than with non-aspheric lenses
• C. Smaller and further away than with non-aspheric lenses
• D. Larger and further away than with non-aspheric lenses

Answer: (C)

The effect to focus on is how plus lenses for hyperopes influence perceived size and distance, and how aspheric surfaces change that magnification. A hyperope needs added converging power, and convex lenses tend to magnify the image of objects, making distant objects appear larger and closer. But aspheric lens surfaces alter how power is distributed across the lens, especially toward the edges, reducing the overall spectacle magnification compared with traditional spherical plus lenses. This reduction in magnification means the angular size of objects seen through the lens is smaller, and their apparent distance is a bit greater. Therefore, objects will look smaller and further away than with non-aspheric lenses.