Why does a 60-year-old's close-up vision blur even when glasses correct distance vision?

💡 Explanation

Presbyopia occurs because the lens loses elasticity, and the ciliary muscle weakens. This reduces the eye's ability to accommodate for near vision. Therefore, close-up vision blurs rather than remaining sharp, while corneal changes and fluid viscosity are less significant for accommodation.

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