The elasticity of the lens decreases with age. This leads to which of the following?
A) less accommodation of the lenses and difficulty focusing on nearby objects
B) lowered accommodation of the pupillary reflex and blurry vision
C) less light getting to the retina and diminished visual acuity
D) a clouding of the lenses known as a cataract

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The decrease in elasticity of the lens with age leads to reduced ability of the lens to change its shape, resulting in difficulty in focusing on nearby objects (less accommodation). This is a normal age-related change and is known as presbyopia.

The Elasticity of the Lens Decreases with Age