"Presbyopia is caused by an age-related process. This is different from astigmatism, myopia and hypermetropia, which are related to the shape of the eyeball and caused by genetic factors, disease, or trauma. Presbyopia is generally believed to stem from a gradual loss of flexibility in the natural lens inside your eye.
These age-related changes occur within the proteins in the lens, making the lens harder and less elastic with the years. Age-related changes also take place in the muscle fibers surrounding the lens. With less elasticity, the eye has a harder time focusing up close. Other, less popular theories exist as well.
Presbyopia is commonly corrected via prescription glasses (single vision reading glasses, bifocals or varifocals), contact lenses (not a common approach with presbyopia)
Consult your Optometrist for the best suited option"
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21 Jan 2008
Presbyopia - Cause / Treatment
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