Why does image blurring occur for close objects as one ages, despite the eyes remaining structurally sound?

💡 Explanation

Presbyopia causes image blurring because the ciliary muscle's weakening reduces the lens' ability to increase curvature for focusing on near objects. Therefore, the focal point falls behind the retina, rather than the muscle fully accommodating for close focus as in younger eyes.

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