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← Human Body & HealthWhy does reading small text in low light induce eye strain more rapidly in individuals with early presbyopia?
A)Pupil constriction reduces visual acuity
B)Ciliary muscle overexerts to increase curvature✓
C)Lens protein aggregation scatters light
D)Retinal cones exhibit reduced photosensitivity
💡 Explanation
Eye strain occurs because the ciliary muscle struggles to increase lens curvature sufficiently for near focus in low light; this accommodative dysfunction exacerbates strain. Therefore, the effort of forcing accommodation causes fatigue, rather than reduced acuity or retinal changes.
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