Presbyopia is a vision condition where the crystalline lens of your eye loses its flexibility, which can make it difficult for you to focus on close objects.

This may seem to occur suddenly, but the actual loss of flexibility takes place over a number of years. It usually becomes noticeable in the early to mid-forties. Presbyopia is a natural part of the ageing process of the eye and it is not a disease and it cannot be prevented.

Some signs include the tendency to hold reading materials at arm's length, blurred vision at normal reading distance and eye fatigue along with headaches when doing close work.

To help you compensate for presbyopia, as your optometrists we can prescribe reading glasses, bifocals, trifocals or even contact lenses. Since presbyopia may complicate other common vision conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, we help you determine the specific lenses to allow you to see clearly and comfortably. You may only need to wear your glasses for close work like reading, but you may find that wearing them all the time is more convenient and beneficial for your vision needs.