Why Do Older People Usually Hold Reading Material Farther Away

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why do older people usually hold reading material farther away from their eyes?

• A) Their cornea has changed shape.
• B) Their lens is stiffer, thicker, and not as elastic.
• C) Their eye has changed shape.
• D) Their retina does not focus as well.

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