In old age,the lens becomes more rigid.What is the effect on vision?
A)Focusing on nearby objects becomes more difficult.
B)Shifting attention from one object to another becomes more difficult.
C)Judging the speed of a moving object becomes more difficult.
D)Recognizing faces becomes more difficult.

Question

In old age,the lens becomes more rigid.What is the effect on vision?​
A)Focusing on nearby objects becomes more difficult.​
B)​Shifting attention from one object to another becomes more difficult.
C)​Judging the speed of a moving object becomes more difficult.
D)​Recognizing faces becomes more difficult.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rigidity of the lens in old age results in difficulty in focusing on nearby objects, a condition known as presbyopia. This happens because the lens is no longer flexible enough to change shape easily to bring near objects into focus.

In Old Age,the Lens Becomes More Rigid