Which activity should be avoided by older adults due to age-related vision changes?

A) Driving after dark
B) Digital photography
C) Typing on the computer
D) Doing crossword puzzles

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Which activity should be avoided by older adults due to age-related vision changes?A)  Driving after darkB)  Digital photographyC)  Typing on the computerD)  Doing crossword puzzles

Imani Durant · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Visual changes often include reduced visual fields,increased glare sensitivity,impaired night vision,reduced accommodation,reduced depth perception,and reduced color discrimination.Many of these symptoms occur because the pupils in the older adult take longer to dilate and constrict secondary to weaker iris muscles.For this reason the older adult should be encouraged to avoid driving after dark.Reading glasses are often required for typing and writing.Digital photography is not affected by age-related vision changes.

Which activity should be avoided by older adults due to age-related vision changes?

A) Driving after dark
B) Digital photography
C) Typing on the computer
D) Doing crossword puzzles

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