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nummyann

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A patient diagnosed with presbyopia is experiencing decreased vision due to:
 
  A) old age
  B) nearsightedness
  C) farsightedness
  D) macular degeneration

Question 2

Amblyopia occurs when a person loses vision but not as a result of actual eye disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


xthemafja

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: The combining form presby/o means old age.

Answer to Question 2

True


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