Presbyopia, which quite literally means ‘”aging eye” or “old eye”, is a very common age-related eye condition that can make it very difficult for people to see things up close. When presbyopia begins to develop, usually around the age of forty, you’ll find that the natural lens and areas surrounding these parts of your eyes will have become slightly rigid and in some cases, too rigid to focus from a distance to close up and then back again. Although this inability to see images sharply at all distances can be very annoying and frustrating for sufferers of presbyopia, it’s unfortunately a natural part of aging. With it being such a common condition, there also happen to be some very common questions. Here are the top five most frequently asked questions regarding presbyopia.
Frequently asked questions about presbyopia
How do I know if I have presbyopia?
Unfortunately, if you’re over the age of 40 then chances are, you have presbyopia although there are instances of it occurring a little earlier too. You’ll usually find you have …show more content…
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