The elasticity of the lens decreases with age. This leads to which of the following?
A) less accommodation of the lenses and difficulty focusing on nearby objects
B) less light getting to the retina and diminished visual acuity
C) a clouding of the lenses know as a cataract
D) lowered accommodation of the pupillary reflex and blurry vision

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As the elasticity of the lens decreases with age, it becomes more difficult for the lens to adjust its shape to focus on nearby objects. This results in less accommodation of the lenses, leading to difficulty focusing on nearby objects.

The Elasticity of the Lens Decreases with Age