Why does reading small text in low light induce eye strain more rapidly in individuals with early presbyopia?

💡 Explanation

Eye strain occurs because the ciliary muscle struggles to increase lens curvature sufficiently for near focus in low light; this accommodative dysfunction exacerbates strain. Therefore, the effort of forcing accommodation causes fatigue, rather than reduced acuity or retinal changes.

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