The thickening of the lens of the eye that results in loss of visual acuity in middle and older age is part of a process called _______.

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Presbyopia is the age-related loss of near vision due to the hardening of the lens of the eye. It is a natural part of the aging process and typically begins to affect individuals in their 40s or 50s. Presbycusis refers to age-related hearing loss, while nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia) are refractive errors that affect individuals of all ages.

The Thickening of the Lens of the Eye That Results