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The condition occurring due to gradual decrease in power of accommodation because of ageing is called ____ .

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Near-sightedness
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Hypermetropia
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Presbyopia
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Cataract
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The correct option is C Presbyopia
The power of accommodation of the eye gradually decreases with age. For most people, the near point moves further away from 25cm. Sometimes, a person may suffer from both myopia and hypermetropia. This defect is called Presbyopia. It arises due to the gradual weakening of the ciliary muscles and diminishing flexibility of the eye lens.

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