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In old age, lens loses its ability to focus because of loss of elasticity and ability to accomodate called as

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Astigmatism
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Trachoma
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Glaucoma
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Presbyopia
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Solution

The correct option is C Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a condition associated with aging in which the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects. Loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens, changes in the lens curvature from continual growth and loss of power of the ciliary muscles may be the cause of presbyopia .

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