Presbyopia is caused due to the weakening of ________.

iris

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ciliary muscles

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eye lens

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retina

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Solution

The correct option is B ciliary muscles
Presbyopia is caused due to the gradual weakening of ciliary muscles and diminishing flexibility of the eye lens. The eye lens of a person suffering from presbyopia cannot focus the images of objects too close or far to the eye.

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