Which risk increases as intraocular pressure rises during attempts to read small print by an individual with developing presbyopia?

💡 Explanation

Optic nerve fiber compression risk increases because the elevated intraocular pressure, exacerbated by ciliary muscle strain from focusing during presbyopia, causes glaucomatous damage. Therefore, compression is the answer, rather than other retinal issues because pressure primarily impacts the optic nerve.

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