Vera has hyperopia, and tends to get headaches when she reads. This might be because _____.
A) Vera also has presbyopia and has the constant need to accommodate
B) Vera also has myopia and is unable to accommodate
C) Vera has just had LASIK surgery and her ciliary muscles are damaged
D) Vera is 5-years-old and lacks the visual acuity to read

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Hyperopia, or farsightedness, often requires the eyes to accommodate to see objects up close clearly. Presbyopia is a related condition that affects the ability to focus on close objects, often due to aging. If Vera has both conditions, she would need to constantly accommodate, which could lead to headaches.

Vera Has Hyperopia, and Tends to Get Headaches When She