If intraocular pressure rises excessively, which consequence follows for the lens curvature?

💡 Explanation

Elevated intraocular pressure directly impacts the lens shape due to mechanical stress, because the ciliary muscle's ability to adjust the lens curvature is impeded, reducing its ability to accommodate for near and far vision. Therefore, accommodation suffers, rather than nutrient diffusion or photoreceptor activation, which are independent.

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