PresbyopiaPronounced: Prez-bee-OH-pee-ah
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionPresbyopia is a vision problem that makes it hard to focus on and clearly see objects that are at a normal reading distance or closer. CausesPresbyopia 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.
Risk FactorsPresbyopia is more common people over 40 years of age. SymptomsProblems may be:
DiagnosisA vision specialist will ask about your symptoms and health history. An eye exam will be done. This is enough to make the diagnosis. TreatmentThis problem is treated with corrective lenses. GlassesA person may choose to wear:
Contact LensesContact lens options are:
SurgerySome people may choose to have surgery. Options are:
PreventionThere are no current guidelines to prevent presbyopia. RESOURCES:American Optometric Association http://www.aoa.org National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Association of Optometrists http://opto.ca Canadian Ophthalmological Society http://www.cos-sco.ca References:
Comprehensive geriatric assessment. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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Presbyopia. American Optometric Association website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed April 29, 2020. What is presbyopia? American Academy of Ophthalmology website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated January 13, 2020. Accessed April 29, 2020. Last reviewed February 2020 by
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Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD Last Updated: 04/29/2020 | |
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