$A$ myopic person has been using spectacles of power $-1.00\, D$ for clear vision. During old age,he also needs to use separate reading glasses of power $+2.00\, D$. Explain what may have happened to his eyesight?

  • A
    He developed hypermetropia.
  • B
    He developed presbyopia.
  • C
    He developed astigmatism.
  • D
    He developed cataract.

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