Why does focusing on a near object cause blurring of distant objects after prolonged near work?

💡 Explanation

Ciliary muscle fatigue diminishes its ability to relax and flatten the lens, because sustained contraction for near focus weakens the muscle, therefore distant objects appear blurred as the lens remains too convex, rather than returning to a flatter, rested state.

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