A client with presbyopia asks her nurse about corrective lenses. Which is the nurse's best response?

Question

a. "This type of problem cannot be helped with corrective lenses."
b. "Corrective lenses are needed for both near and distance vision."
c. "Corrective lenses can be used for reading and close work."
d. "Corrective lenses are needed for distance only."

Answer 1

C
Presbyopia is caused by stiffening of the lens as a result of water loss as the lens ages. Conse-quently, the lens does not refract as well and light waves converge behind the retina—a condition similar to farsightedness (hyperopia). The condition makes near vision blurry. Corrective lenses for presbyopia increase light wave refraction and are used for reading or close work. Therefore the other answers are incorrect. Presbyopia can be helped with corrective lenses but only for near vision, not for distance vision.