A 52-year-old patient reports that he must hold his paper farther and farther away from his face to read it.What is the nurse's most informative response?

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The patient is describing a common age-related condition called presbyopia, in which the lens in the eye loses its ability to focus on close objects. Nonprescription reading glasses can be helpful in correcting this issue. Option A is incorrect because myopia, also known as nearsightedness, would make it difficult to see objects at a distance, not up close. Option B is incorrect because astigmatism causes blurry vision at all distances, not just up close. Option D is incorrect because there is no indication of an infection, and medication would not address presbyopia.

A 52-Year-Old Patient Reports That He Must Hold His Paper