An older adult is diagnosed with the condition known as presbyopia, and is experiencing errors in far and near vision. Which of the following is the most common treatment option for this client?
A) Eye surgery
B) Hard contact lenses
C) Bifocals
D) Lens implants
C
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Eyeglasses (spectacles) are prescribed to correct the refractive errors of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia and for some low-vision ("legally blind") individuals. Bifocals, two lenses in one, may be prescribed to correct the problem of presbyopia. Each eyeglass lens has two parts: one part corrects the defect in near vision; the other corrects the defect in far vision.
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