An older adult patient reports a decreased range in vision, particularly peripheral vision. Which is the most likely causes for this assessment finding?
1) An increase in vitreous debris
2) Atrophy of ciliary muscles
3) Decreased corneal sensitivity
4) Decreased pupil size
ANS: 2
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