What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects most people and cannot be considered a pathology, but rather something natural.

As we get older, we may have difficulty focusing on nearer objects, especially in low light. 

Remember to always consult an ophthalmologist, as he is the professional responsible for diagnosing and treating any of these eye conditions.

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What causes presbyopia?

As we reach middle age, the lens of the eye may lose its elasticity and become less flexible. The image of nearby objects is projected behind the retina instead of focusing on it, resulting in blurred vision. 

What are the symptoms of presbyopia?

Presbyopia makes it more difficult to focus on nearby objects and adjust your focus quickly to objects at different distances. This can affect vision in daily activities such as reading. The letters may seem blurred when near and you start holding books, magazines and mobile phones at a greater distance to see more clearly what is written. The first symptom of Presbyopia is stretching your arms to be able to read.

Without vision correction, presbyopia can lead to headaches and eye fatigue. 

How do I know if I have presbyopia?

If you are over 40 years old and think you are starting to have difficulty focusing on close images, you should visit an ophthalmologist for an eye exam and make the correct diagnosis. Book your appointment at one of our stores.

You should get eye exams more frequently after the age of 40 to check for other age-related conditions such as age-related macular degeneration.

How can presbyopia be corrected?

Most people with presbyopia can correct their vision with multifocal or progressive glasses and even with multifocal or progressive contact lenses.

Remember to always consult an ophthalmologist, as he is the professional responsible for diagnosing and treating any of these eye conditions.

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