Question

An older adult has lost signifi cant functional vision over the last 4 years and complains of blurred vision and difficulty reading. The person frequently mistakes images directly in front, especially in bright light. When walking across a room, the person is able to locate items in the environment using peripheral vision when items are located to both sides. Based on these findings, which visual deficit should the OTA report the client is most likely exhibiting?A. Glaucoma.
B. Presbyopia.
C. Hemianopsia.
D. Cataracts.

Answer 1

Answer:

Letter D is correct!

Explanation:

Cataract is a disease characterized when the lens loses transparency and thereby compromises the focus of vision, which is impaired by seeing near and far, which causes blurred vision. It is a disease that mainly affects the elderly, because the lens fibers become thicker making the natural lens of the eyes less elastic and opaque. Cataracts progresses rapidly, making vision blurred, and if left untreated can lead to blindness.