What is Presbyopia?
As we get older, our corneas become less flexible than they were when we’re young, and the result is that focusing on some things, especially close up, gets harder. The condition is known as presbyopia – it’s similar in effect to hyperopia, but they both have different causes.
What Are The Symptoms Of Presbyopia
We’ve all seen people in restaurants holding menus at arms length to try and read them. That’s one sign. Others include increased sensitivity to light, headaches, and fatigue or eyestrain from squinting at smaller type or items.
Prevention
Presbyopia can be a natural consequence of getting older, and none of us can slow down or turn back the clock. The best thing you can do is ensure that as soon as you notice any changes in your vision, you book in for eye tests, and consider glasses, contact lenses or corrective surgery. As with many things, if you are careful about your diet, ensuring you get plenty of vitamins A, C and E, and Omega-3 fatty acids, don’t smoke and consider a zinc supplement, your eye health will thank you. Also consider wearing sunglasses whenever you’re outside, and ensure you get plenty of sleep.
Risk Factors
Always ensure your eyewear prescriptions are up to date through regular check-ups and testing, wear protective eyewear when necessary, and if you have conditions like diabetes, ensure you get the right treatment.
Possible Treatment
Your LASERSIGHT surgical team is best placed to tell you how your particular condition can best be treated. Our options can include LASIK, PRK, ICL (implantable collamer lens) implants, RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange) or cataract removal.
Diagnosis
When you come to LASERSIGHT for eye testing, we’ll utilise an array of techniques and technologies to determine if you have presbyopia, or another closely related condition. Our most effective tool for this is the phoropter, which will determine the refractive power of your eyes’ lenses.
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What Causes Presbyopia?
In simple terms, the march of time. But conditions such as cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis and diabetes can contribute to the hardening of your lens.
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How Can I Tell If I Have Presbyopia
If you suspect that your vision is changing, or you have trouble focusing, book an appointment with LASERSIGHT and we’ll perform all the necessary tests and examinations.
How Can LASERSIGHT Help
Your LASERSIGHT team has skills, the equipment and the experience to diagnose presbyopia and determine the most effective course of action, whether that is Lasik surgery, PRK or an astigmatic keratotomy.