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Presbyopia or old eyes
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- This is a condition that affects most people as they age. It is due to the loss of the normal elasticity (ability to bounce back to it's normal shape) of the lens of the eye. Over time, Presbyopia results in
the inability to see close objects, as when reading a
newspaper.
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- Age -- affects most people over the
age 45
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- Headache when reading
- Eyes get tired when reading
- Difficulty reading in dim light
- Letters on a page may appear
fuzzy
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- A doctor or an optometrist can
diagnose the problem.
- History of symptoms
- Exam will include a vision test
with an eye chart (visual acuity).
- Optometrist will have equipment to
do other tests, such as a slit lamp exam using a special
microscope to look inside the eye, or a refraction test for
those with blurred
vision.
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- Age -- may start as early as age
30
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- Glasses and contact lenses are the
best treatment.
- Improve lighting when reading
- Rest the eyes often between
readings.
- Consult with an ophthalmologist
(eye doctor) to see if new treatments or surgeries are for
you.
- At the present time, laser surgery is not effective for Presbyopia, but new
techniques are being
investigated.
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Contact
your optometrist or your
doctor.
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