Eyeballs change shape at typical stages of development, including puberty and middle adulthood. This makes it more likely that nearsightedness will increase at puberty and _____ will decrease during middle adulthood.
A) farsightedness
B) genetic heritability
C) myopia
D) expression of the Pax6 gene

Question

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During middle adulthood, the eyeball tends to elongate, which can lead to a decrease in myopia (nearsightedness) as the eye's focus shifts.

Eyeballs Change Shape at Typical Stages of Development, Including Puberty