Are you losing your ability to focus on fine print? This is a condition that actually is not that rare for adults. If it is becoming very difficult to see near you may have a condition called presbyopia.
Presbyopia is a natural aging process of the eye where the elasticity of the lens reduces. The lens, located inside of the eye, is a flexible disk that is supported by many muscles. When the lens is not flexible it is difficult for the eye to focus. Also, when the muscles supporting the lens are not flexible it too can make focusing difficult.
Many people notice the signs of presbyopia when they try to read the small print of printed materials. Others may notice when they use a computer or practice hobbies that require attention to fine details. The presbyopic eye is simply unable to accommodate for near vision.
Presbyopia typically begins in the mid 60’s, but some people notice symptoms in their 40’s. As they eye ages, the symptoms will increase. Adults who are nearsighted, (unable to see clear at a distance) can also develop the condition.
For some, dealing with presbyopia is a simple lifestyle change. Reading larger print or with more light can help inflexible lens focus better and make it easier to read. Many people find that holding items at a distance may improve vision, since presbyopia affects near vision. The majority of people use reading glasses when needing to see up close or use magnifiers. Adults with glasses for nearsightedness may switch to bifocal or progressive lens to improve their near vision.
For those preferring surgery there are a few options. LASIK in one eye to correct nearsightedness (monovision) can reduce symptoms of presbyopia. Lens replacement surgery places an artificial lens where the inflexible lens was, restoring the eye’s ability to focus. Cataract surgery has also improved the symptoms of presbyopia in some patients.
Presbyopia should be taken seriously. Ignoring it can lead to the development of eyestrain. Eyestrain can cause painful headaches and fatigue that are only relived by rest. Also, overworking the eyes can cause the symptoms to increase much faster.
If reading the fine print is becoming harder every day it may be the beginning of presbyopia. By seeing an ophthalmologist, it can easily be diagnosed, and appropriate accommodations can be made. With some little changes or perhaps even dramatic surgery, you can once again be able to see all the little things.
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