This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Elementary Optics, Subject name: Ophthalmology
What is the refractive status of a newborn? 
Select and explain. 
A. Myopic, B. Hypermetropic, C. Astigmatic, D. Emmetropic
B: Hypermetropic
Answer: B: Hypermetropic 
Explanation: (b) HypermetropicRef: Khurana 6/e, p. 13Eye at birthNewborn is Hypermetropic by +2 to +3 D Anteroposterior diameter is smaller (70% of adult) - 16.5 mm Corneal horizontal diameter is smaller - 9.5 to 10 mm Tears are not secreted AC is shallow