Presbyopia is due to

Reduced elasticity at eye lens

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Protrusion of cornea

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Enlargement of eye ball

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Compression of eye ball

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Solution

The correct option is A Reduced elasticity at eye lens
Presbyopia is a condition of consisting of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The condition is common in old age because of hardening of eye lens which results in focusing of light behind the retina for closely placed objects.
So, the correct answer is 'Reduced elasticity of eye lens'.

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The human eye can focus objects at different distances by adjusting the focal length of the eye lens. This is due to

(a) presbyopia

(b) accommodation

(d) far-sightedness

Presbyopia for human eye can be removed by using:

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