What is presbyopia?
Presbyopia is part of the natural aging process of the lens in
the eye. Normally after the age of 40, everyone begins to lose
the ability to accommodate or focus on near objects or to read
fine print. This is a universal phenomenon and not caused by any
illness or disease. When the inability to focus is lost, it
means that the eye cannot adjust or focus images at different
distances. The most common method for correcting presbyopia is
with magnifying, or reading glasses for those who aren’t already
wearing glasses. Bifocal lenses are usually used in patients
that require glasses for distance needs as well.
Last modified on Dec. 17, 2009