-Optometrists, Who Help Patients with Their Vision Problems, Know That

question 77

Multiple Choice

-Optometrists, who help patients with their vision problems, know that certain types of repetitive use of the muscles around the lens of the eye can "train" the lens to become flatter than normal. This often occurs in truck drivers, sailors, and other people who focus on the horizon or at great distances for long periods of time. What would be the consequence of this on the eye over a long time period?

• A) Nearsightedness
• B) Color- deficiency
• C) Complete blindness
• D) Farsightedness

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