An aging client is brought to the eye clinic by the son. The son states he has seen his parent holding reading materials at an increasing distance to focus properly. What age-related changes does this indicate?
A) Cataract
B) Presbyopia
C) Myopia
D) Macular degeneration

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The aging client is experiencing presbyopia, or the age-related loss of the eyes' ability to focus on near objects. This is characterized by the need to hold reading materials farther away to focus properly. Cataracts and macular degeneration are also age-related changes in the eyes, but do not specifically cause difficulty with near vision. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is not an age-related change and typically develops earlier in life.

An Aging Client Is Brought to the Eye Clinic by the Son