Presbyopia is an age-related long-sightedness, which affects your ability to see objects close up. It occurs when the lens loses its flexibility.

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It is the lens’ flexibility that allows you to focus on objects at different distances, but with presbyopia focusing becomes more difficult.

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Along with Myopia, Hypermetropia, and Astigmatism, Presbyopia is part of a group of eye-conditions defined as ‘refractive errors’ – the shape of the eye causes light to incorrectly focus on the retina.

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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

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• Blurred vision, particularly on objects that are close up

• Poor vision in low light conditions, or when you are tired

• Having to hold things like a reading book further away to see it clearly

• Headaches

• Eyestrain

 

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TREATMENT

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As presbyopia is a condition relating to the lens rather than the cornea, laser eye treatment is not usually effective - it is normally treated by wearing corrective lenses, such as contact lenses or glasses. In cases where patients struggle with corrective lenses, they may be offered surgery to implant an artificial lens.