The nurse assesses the age-related changes that occur in the eye. Which finding(s) is/are consistent with aging? (Select all that apply.)
a. Subcutaneous fat increases.
b. The cornea flattens and increases astig-matism.
c. Water loss occurs from the lens.
d. Presbyopia occurs.
e. Ectropion occurs.
B, C, D, E
Age-related eye changes include corneal flattening, water loss from the lens, and occurrence of presbyopia and ectropion. Subcutaneous fat decreases with aging.
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