Sensory changes:vision Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the lens?
A
proteins in the lens change with age and the elasticity of the lens is reduced.
2
Q
What happens to the cornea?
A
the cornea may become less transparent and more flat
may cause images to appear distorted or blurred
3
Q
What happens to the pupil?
A
changes in the autonomic nervous system alter the ability of older people to dilate the pupil.
4
Q
What happens to the cataracts?
A
cloudy areas of the lens. Cataracts decrease the amount of light that passes through the lens and can bend light abnormally.
5
Q
What happens to the retina
A
blurred central vision
