Which of the following is an age-related change that affects visual ability?
a. Increased peripheral vision
b. Decreased pupil size
c. Increased tear production
d. Decreased opaqueness of the cornea
B
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A Peripheral vision is decreased in the older adult.
B An age-related change to vision is shrinkage in the size of the pupils.
C Tear production is decreased in the older adult.
D The cornea becomes more opaque in the older adult.
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