When assessing the client's vision, the nurse should understand that older adults may report common aging changes including which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)"My eyelids droop so unattractively."
B)"The whites on my eyes seem a bit yellow."
C)"The vision in my right eye seems blurry."
D)"I've started to use over the counter eye moisturizing drops."
E)"I have noticed the night driving has become more difficult."

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The eyelids lose tone and become lax, which may result in ptosis of the eyelids, redundancy of the skin of the eyelids, and malposition of the eyelids. The conjunctiva thins and yellows in appearance. In addition, this membrane may become dry because of diminished quantity and quality of tear production. Peripheral vision decreases, night vision diminishes, and sensitivity to glare increases.

When Assessing the Client's Vision, the Nurse Should Understand That