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Presbyopia: Common Vision Condition in People Over 40—Here Are the Causes

Presbyopia: Common Vision Condition in People Over 40—Here Are the Causes
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Medically reviewed by
Jimmy Almond, M.D.

Affecting almost all adults over the age of 40, presbyopia is a natural vision change as we age that makes it harder to focus on nearby objects.

Presbyopia is often mistaken for farsightedness, but the two are not the same condition. It is an age-related loss of lens flexibility rather than a structural refractive error. While it can not be permanently cured, its symptoms can be managed effectively.

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