Why does resolving near objects become difficult as the crystalline lens hardens with age?

💡 Explanation

Presbyopia arises because the lens loses elasticity and the ciliary muscle can't effectively increase the lens's curvature to focus on near objects. Therefore, near objects appear blurry, rather than the vitreous humor or retina changing substantially.

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