During the history, a patient reports blurred vision, seeing double at times, and a glare from headlights from oncoming cars at night. Based on this information, what finding does the nurse expect to find on assessment of this patient's eyes?

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The symptoms suggest cataracts. The red reflex cannot be seen because the light cannot penetrate the opacity of the lens. Shallow anterior chamber depth occurs in glaucoma. Extraocular muscle movement is asymmetric. Cataracts affect the lens rather than the eye muscles. Retinal arteries are wider than retinal veins. Cataracts affect the lens rather than the retinal vessels.

During the History, a Patient Reports Blurred Vision, Seeing Double