What Is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is an eye condition that usually begins when you are in your 40’s. The definition of presbyopia is blurring of near vision during activities such as reading, computer work, or any close up activity. It eventually happens to everyone at some point in their lives but presbyopia treatment is available and is relatively simple.

Signs And Symptoms

Some of the signs and symptoms associated with this condition is the need to hold books, newspapers, and other reading materials further away from you so that you can focus properly.

When performing near work such as handwriting, computer work, or other activities it is not uncommon to get headaches, eye strain, or become very tired.

This problem is age related and is believed to be generated from a gradual loss of flexibility in the lens inside the eye. It is different to the likes of astigmatism which is related to the shape of the eyeball and caused by disease or trauma.

Just like the rest of our body, the eye deteriorates with age too and the lens in the eye becomes harder and has less elasticity than it used to. The muscle fibers that surround the lens also succumb to age and all these factors make it harder for the eye to focus on close up objects.

Presbyopia Treatment

There are a number of different treatments that you can avail of. The most common are eyeglasses and contact lenses. You can also avail of presbyopia surgery such as Lasik presbyopia.

Eyeglasses such as bifocals are the most common correction method used. Reading glasses are another option but unlike bifocals that are worn all the time reading glasses are just worn for close up work.

Contact lenses for this condition are known as multifocal contact lenses and you can also use monovision lens where one eye uses a distance prescription and the other eye uses a near vision prescription.

Presbyopia surgery is another option that is available and Lasik presbyopia is becoming a popular choice.

 
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