Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects. It's a natural, often annoying part of aging. Presbyopia usually becomes noticeable in your early to mid-40s and continues to worsen until around age 65.
What is presbyopia also called?
Often referred to as 'reading blur' that affects many adults over the age of 40, symptoms include difficulty reading small print which results in having to hold reading material farther away.
What are the types of presbyopia?
There are five types of presbyopia:
- Incipient presbyopia. This is the very earliest stage, when it may be a bit more difficult to read small print.
- Functional presbyopia. This occurs when you begin to notice more problems with near sight.
- Absolute presbyopia. ...
- Premature presbyopia. ...
- Nocturnal presbyopia.
