Pronounced: Prez-bee-OH-pee-ah
Presbyopia is a vision problem that makes it hard to focus on and clearly see objects that are at a normal reading distance or closer.
Presbyopia is caused by a slow loss of flexibility in the lens of the eye as people age. This makes it hard for the lens to change its shape to focus on objects at close distances.
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Problems may be:
A vision specialist will ask about your symptoms and health history. An eye exam will be done. This is enough to make the diagnosis.
This problem is treated with corrective lenses.
A person may choose to wear:
Contact lens options are:
Some people may choose to have surgery. Options are:
American Optometric Association
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National Eye Institute
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Canadian Association of Optometrists
http://opto.ca
Canadian Ophthalmological Society
http://www.cos-sco.ca
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Last reviewed February 2020 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated: 04/29/2020