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Presbyopia Learning Center

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Welcome

Presbyopia is a condition in which the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects up close.The condition is associated with aging and gets worse over time. The focusing power of the e...

Basic Info

Causes
The condition is associated with aging and gets worse over time. The focusing power of the eye depends on the elasti...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a general eye examination, including measurements to determine a prescription f...
Treatments
Presbyopia can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. In some cases, the addition of bifocals to an existing l...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Risk Factors
  • Age over 40
  • Family History of Presbyopia
Complications
If it is not corrected, vision difficulty that gets worse over time can cause problems with driving, lifestyle, or wo...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider or ophthalmologist if you have eye strain or are less able to focus on close objects.

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