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What are some possible causes of decreased visual functioning in the older adult?

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Cataracts result from clumping of proteins in the lens, glaucoma, macular degeneration -loss of central vision due to breakdown of macular cells, leading cause of blindness. Diabetes, eye structure-skin losses elasticity and wrinkles or droops, pupil size decreases, needs more light can't see in the dark. Hope this helps.
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