After having difficulty focusing on fine print for several years, 43-year-old Regina visits an ophthalmologist who tells her that she is experiencing age-related loss of elasticity of the lens. To what condition is Regina's ophthalmologist referring?

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Presbyopia is the age-related loss of the eye's ability to focus on nearby objects due to the loss of elasticity of the lens. This condition is common in people over 40.

After Having Difficulty Focusing on Fine Print for Several Years