When being interviewed, a 50-year-old patient says that he cannot see the newspaper as well as he used to.What is the reason this patient vision has changed from near to far?

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As we age, the lens loses some of its elasticity, making it harder to change shape, which is necessary for focusing on objects at different distances. This is due to a decrease in the ability of the ciliary muscle to contract and relax, resulting in presbyopia, which is a form of farsightedness. Hence, the patient can no longer see the newspaper as well as he used to.

When Being Interviewed, a 50-Year-Old Patient Says That He Cannot