Lawrence is 47 years old and has become frustrated because his vision is no longer sharp enough to do crossword puzzles unless he wears magnifying eyeglasses he purchased at his local drug store. He probably has
A) cataracts.
B) glaucoma.
C) macular degeneration.
D) normal age-related vision loss.
After his stroke at the age of 80, Austin developed urinary incontinence, meaning he has
A) kidney failure.
B) less control over elimination of urine from his bladder.
C) slowing of the urinary stream flow.
D) recurring urinary tract infections.
Which of the following BEST describes vision changes related to aging?
A) The lens of the eye softens.
B) The ability to see objects at a distance is lost.
C) The lens becomes thinner and more transparent.
D) The ability to see close objects diminishes.
Your grandfather is having blurred vision in his right eye due to clouding of the lens. To improve his vision, he would need which type of surgery?
A) cataract
B) retinal
C) glaucoma
D) macular regeneration
Which of the following changes occurs as a result of aging?
A) Hair turns grey and becomes thicker.
B) The heart's stroke volume diminishes.
C) Bones become denser.
D) The lungs' vital capacity increases.