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Sunday, October 11, 2009

What is Presbyopia?

As we age, so do our eyes. For our patients in their forties and fifties, this could mean that they are beginning to notice that reading a menu or seeing their computer screen is a little more challenging than it used to be. This is due to a condition called presbyopia, which is when the natural lens of the eye becomes less pliable making it difficult to focus on close objects.

There are several non-surgical and surgical options that can be used to treat presbyopia. Some patients wear reading glasses or bifocals. Others choose to wear monovision contact lenses. These lenses correct one eye to see objects up close, like newspapers or a cell phone's keypad, while the other eye is corrected to see objects at a distance, like street signs.

Some surgical treatments for presbyopia include Monovision LASIK or advanced intraocular lens, like Crystalens®, ReSTOR® or ReZoom™.

For more information or questions on presbyopia, contact us.

posted by Clearview Staff at 1:52 PM

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