Treatment of dry eyes with saline drops is an important intervention to prevent
a. Decreased visual acuity
b. Development of cataracts
c. Double vision
d. Potential infection
D
Older people with decreased tearing have an increased potential for eye infections. Decreased visual acuity, cataracts, and double vision are related to changes in the lens, retina, or optic nerve.
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Maloney (2012) noted some key aspects of time management. The key aspects include which of the following? Select all that apply
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