Understanding Presbyopia (Age-related near vision loss): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Presbyopia (Age-related near vision loss): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options An image of a Presbyope corrected with glasses As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes that can affect our vision. One of the most common age-related vision conditions is presbyopia , which makes it difficult to focus on close-up objects. If you’ve noticed yourself or someone else holding books or phones farther away to read them clearly, you/they might be experiencing presbyopia. Did you know that over 1.8 billion people worldwide have presbyopia and that it affects nearly 100% of people over age 40? In this article, we’ll explore what presbyopia is, its causes, signs, symptoms, and the best ways to manage it. What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a gradual age-related loss of eye's ability to actively focus on nearby objects. Unlike other refractive errors (like nearsightedness or farsightedness), presbyopia is a natural part of aging and typically begins a...