Classify descriptions as characteristics of presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.
Presbyopia
Myopia
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
Answer Bank
Length of the eyeball is too long.
Individuals can see distant objects clearly, but close objects are blurry.
Lens loses flexibility.
Individuals can see close objects clearly, but distant objects are blurry.
Objects at all distances are blurred.
Individuals lose ability to focus on close objects as they age.
Length of the eyeball is too short.
Shape of cornea is irregular.
