Geriatric Changes and Aging · NCLEX Exam

Vision changes with aging include:

  1. A noticeable improvement in near vision after age 60
  2. Presbyopia with reduced lens elasticity, lower acuity, and more glare
  3. No change at all in contrast sensitivity with age
  4. Hearing decline occurring with no accompanying vision change
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Correct answer: Presbyopia with reduced lens elasticity, lower acuity, and more glare

Age-related ocular changes include presbyopia (loss of near vision), decreased lens elasticity, poorer acuity and increased sensitivity to glare.

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