The Elasticity of the Lens Decreases with Age

question 38

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of the lens decreases with age.This leads to which of the following?

• A) less light getting to the retina and diminished visual acuity
• B) lowered accommodation of the pupillary reflex and blurry vision
• C) a clouding of the lenses know as a cataract
• D) less accommodation of the lenses and difficulty focusing on nearby objects

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