Presbyopia is a change to your near-vision (for example, looking at text on your phone) caused by the normal aging process of the eye. When you are younger, your eyes' lenses are very flexible, but over time, your natural lens inside your eye becomes more rigid and less flexible. Without a flexible lens, it's difficult to focus on things up close, especially in low-light situations. This typically becomes noticeable around age 40.
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The most common symptoms of presbyopia include blurry vision when reading up close, eye strain, and the need for brighter lighting. If you are experiencing presbyopia, you might notice:
Presbyopia | Myopia | Hyperopia | |
|---|---|---|---|
Typical onset | Around age 40 | Childhood | Childhood |
Cause | Hardening of lens in eye | Eye too long or lens/cornea too curved | Eye too short or lens/cornea too flat |
Effect | Blurry near vision | Blurry distance vision | Blurry near vision |
An eye doctor diagnoses presbyopia during a comprehensive annual eye exam using standard vision tests. That said, if you are around 40 and noticing changes in your vision, you are probably experiencing presbyopia. Be sure to share your concerns with your doctor during your visit. If you need vision correction, your doctor will provide a prescription following a thorough exam.
If you’re wondering whether contact lenses can help with presbyopia, you’re in luck. Some contact lenses are designed specifically to help people with presbyopia continue to live the lifestyle they enjoy. There are a few approaches your eye doctor may recommend, including:
Seamlessly go from reading close up to seeing far away.
Pupil size changes with age and refraction. We account for that to provide clear, crisp vision.
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Currently, there is no natural cure or way to reverse presbyopia. However, you can manage the symptoms with the right vision correction, such as multifocal contact lenses.
Yes! You can wear specialized lenses like the ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL for ASTIGMATISM, which correct both conditions simultaneously.
Some prescription eye drops have been developed to temporarily improve near vision in certain adults with presbyopia. They are not right for everyone and should only be used under the guidance of an eye care professional. Contact lenses, glasses, and other correction options may also be considered depending on the person’s needs.
Presbyopia is an age-related focusing change that affects near vision. Myopia, also called nearsightedness, mainly affects distance vision. Hyperopia, also called farsightedness, can also affect near vision but has a different cause than presbyopia. For more detail, users can visit the presbyopia vs. myopia and presbyopia vs. hyperopia guides.
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