Presbyopia

Presbyopia... What You Need to Know Presbyopia (aging of the lens in the eye and the muscles that control the shape of the lens) commonly occurs after age 40, when the lens of the eye becomes more rigid and does not flex as easily. The result is that it is more difficult to read at close range. This normal aging process of the lens can also be combined with myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. While presbyopia is not routinely curable, the loss of focusing ability for up close activities such as reading can be easily compensated for by corrective lenses including. In some cases, the addition of bifocals to an existing lens prescription is sufficient. As the ability to change focus worsens, the prescription needs to be changed accordingly. Symptoms of Presbyopia: Near objects appear blurred Difficulty seeing objects up close Treatment Presbyopia is commonly treated using corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have Presbyopia. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, please contact us to set up an apointment today. <-- Back To Refractive Errors