Which of the following statements about acuity in elderly people is FALSE?
A) Acuity is particularly bad when objects are moving.
B) Acuity is particularly bad when lighting is dim.
C) Acuity is particularly bad when the contrast is high.
D) Acuity is particularly bad when the objects are in the periphery.

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Contrary to the statement, acuity is actually worse in low contrast situations, rather than high contrast situations, for elderly people. A, B, and D are all true statements about acuity in elderly people.

Which of the Following Statements About Acuity in Elderly People