ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry

Category - Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology

The inability to focus due to loss of lens elasticity is called:
  1. Astigmatism
  2. Aphakia
  3. Presbyopia
  4. Hyperopia
Explanation
Answer: C - Presbyopia

The inability to focus due to loss of lens elasticity is called presbyopia. This condition typically begins to present itself in middle-aged patients and affects almost everyone with age. Bifocal or progressive addition lenses are the most common treatment for presbyopia.
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