Presbyopia

What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is a condition in which the crystalline lens of your eye loses its flexibility, which makes it difficult for you to focus on close objects.

Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process of the eye. It is not a disease and it cannot be prevented.

Symptoms of Presbyopia

Some of the most common symptoms of presbyopia are:

• blurred vision at normal reading distance
• eye fatigue
• eyestrain
• headaches

How is Presbyopia Diagnosed?

If you or your eye doctor suspects you have presbyopia, an eye examination, including a Visual Acuity test, Refraction test, Muscle integrity test, Slit-lamp test, Retinal examination test may be needed.

Treatment options for Presbyopia

Treatments are aimed at alleviating the symptoms. Reading glasses, bifocals, trifocals or contact lenses may be prescribed.

Side Effects of Presbyopia

Presbyopia may worsen nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

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