If a patient with presbyopia uses eye drops that paralyze the ciliary muscle, which consequence is most likely regarding their ability to focus?

💡 Explanation

Paralyzing the ciliary muscle impairs its ability to contract and relax, preventing the lens from changing shape to focus on near or far objects. Because accommodation relies on ciliary muscle function, paralysis causes loss of focus at all distances, therefore C is correct, rather than improved vision at certain distances.

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