Presbyopia is a common type of vision disorder that causes a gradual loss of ability to focus on near objects. It’s a natural aging process of the eyes. Presbyopia usually becomes noticeable in the early to mid-40s and continues to worsen until around age 65. Individuals begin to have trouble focusing up close and may hold books or newspapers at arm’s length to be able to read them including text messages on their phone.
Presbyopia develops gradually. These signs and symptoms may first be noticed as early as late 30s.
Eyestrain or headaches after reading or doing close-up work.
Holding the reading material further away to make the letters clearer.
Difficult reading in less bright conditions.
Trouble seeing things-up close / blurry vision at normal reading distance.
When an individual is younger, the lens of the eye is soft and flexible, allowing the tiny muscles inside the eye to easily reshape the lens to focus on close and distant objects. Presbyopia occurs when the age-related changes within the proteins in the lens causes gradual thickening and loss of flexibility of the natural lens inside the eye. As well, age-related changes also take place in the muscle fibers surrounding the lens. With less elasticity, it becomes difficult for the eyes to focus on close objects.
With the advancement of technology, we offer treatments such as cataract surgery with Multifocal IOL and Presbyopic ICL for those who suffer from presbyopia.
