Farsightedness is a natural aging phenomenon—and can be an inconvenience to one’s daily life. Also known as presbyopia, its onset begins around the age of 40 for many people. Are there ways to prevent the condition?
Presbyopia is mainly caused by the decline in the strength of the ciliary muscle in the eyes. With the near-constant usage of electronic devices today, many people begin to suffer from presbyopia before the age of 40.
Self-Assessment Metrics of Your Eye Health
1. Difficulty seeing clearly when reading at close range and the need to move a certain distance away to see clearly.
2. It takes time to focus when switching between far and near views.
3. Need to take off glasses when talking at close range.
4. Poor night vision.
5. Severe eye fatigue.
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."
