Why does an older adult require brighter reading light than a child?

💡 Explanation

Lens yellowing occurs because chromophores accumulate in the lens with age, absorbing shorter wavelengths; therefore, less light reaches the retina, and more light is needed for adequate stimulation, rather than changes in retinal neurotransmission or cortical processing.

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