The nursing student learns that age-related changes affect the eyes and vision. Which changes does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased eye muscle tone
b. Development of arcus senilis
c. Increase in far point of near vision
d. Decrease in general color perception
e. Increase in point of near vision
ANS: A, B, D, E
Normal age-related changes include decreased eye muscle tone, development of arcus senilis, decreased color perception, and increased point of near vision. The far point of near vision typically decreases.
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