As we age, vision issues are a common problem, and typically have to do with reading smaller print from a typical distance. As your local optician offering designer frames, and prescription sunglasses, Suburban Opticians is here to help with all your vision needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find yourself having to hold a dinner menu, medication, or a good book further away to read it, you are likely experiencing presbyopia, which is the medical term describing the increased difficulty with near vision as people age. It is caused by the loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye and starts to be an issue at around the age of 45. Fun fact, \u201cpresbyopia\u201d actually comes from the Greek word that means \u201cold eye.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cause<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Presbyopia impacts the lens of the eye, which is located behind your iris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To focus on the light that enters the eye, it changes shape. When we are young, the flexibility of the lens allows the eye to quickly adjust and focus on objects that are both near and far. But as we age, the lens gradually thickens and becomes less flexible. This combination means it can\u2019t easily change shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no way to avoid presbyopia, but it can be treated with glasses, contacts, or even surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your best defense is to make sure you are seeing your ophthalmologist or optometrist for routine eye exams at least every two years. This is especially important if you are over the age of 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n