Category: presbyopia

Eat all the carrots you want, but sometime after age 40, close-up objects — the words on a page, the eye of a needle you’re trying to thread — will become blurry. And no, you aren’t going blind: Age-related farsightedness, called presbyopia, is not a disease but an almost inevitable part of midlife and beyond.… Continue reading Tips for Dealing With Presbyopia

For some people with presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), reading glasses can be a fun fashion accessory. For others, especially people who aren’t used to wearing glasses, having to keep up with readers can be a pain. Luckily, some people may not have to wear reading glasses after all. These four alternatives won’t work for everyone but… Continue reading Alternatives to Reading Glasses

It happens to the best of us. We find ourselves holding a cereal box at arm’s length to decipher the nutrition label or asking a dining companion to read the specials out loud because we can’t make out the fine print on the menu. These are the early signs of presbyopia, also known as age-related… Continue reading Can Presbyopia Be Prevented?

Like middle-aged spread and laugh lines, presbyopia — age-related far-sightedness — can sneak up on you. One day the nutrition label on a box of cookies is clear as day, but before you know it, the letters and numbers look like an army of fuzzy dots. At that point you may wonder if you have… Continue reading Is it Time for Reading Glasses?

Everyone develops presbyopia, and it typically begins around age 40. Presbyopia is a common age-related vision disorder that makes it difficult for you to see or focus on objects up close. Presbyopia isn’t considered a disease — it’s a natural part of aging. (1) While similar to simple farsightedness, presbyopia is a separate condition that’s… Continue reading What Is Presbyopia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention