As the lens of the eye stiffens and thickens with age,__________.
A) ability to see objects far away declines
B) ability to focus on close objects declines
C) color discrimination improves slightly
D) more light reaches the retina

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As the lens of the eye becomes stiffer and thicker with age, it becomes more difficult to adjust its shape to focus on near objects. This results in a decline in the ability to focus on close objects, known as presbyopia. The other options are incorrect as they do not match the changes that occur with age-related changes in the lens.

As the Lens of the Eye Stiffens and Thickens with Age,__________