Cavin Recently Began Wearing Prescription Glasses After Her Ophthalmologist Informed

question 95

Multiple Choice

Cavin recently began wearing prescription glasses after her ophthalmologist informed her that she is affected by astigmatism.She learns that this is caused by ____.

• A)the loss of elasticity of the lens
• B)the degeneration of the retina
• C)an irregular eyeball shape
• D)an uneven surface of the cornea

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