PRESBYOPIA Meaning and
Definition
-
Presbyopia is a common age-related condition characterized by the gradual loss of the eye's ability to focus clearly on nearby objects. It is caused by an age-related hardening of the lens inside the eye, resulting in a decrease in its flexibility and ability to change shape. This condition typically occurs around the age of 40 and progresses as a person gets older.
Individuals with presbyopia often experience blurred vision or difficulty focusing on objects that are close up, such as when reading a book or working on a computer. They may find themselves holding reading materials at arm's length to try to see them more clearly. Other common symptoms include eyestrain, headaches, and tiredness after reading or doing close-up work for an extended period.
Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process and affects nearly everyone to some extent. It is not a disease or an eye health problem but rather an intrinsic change in the eye's ability to accommodate. The condition can be managed with various corrective measures, such as reading glasses, bifocals, progressive lenses, or contact lenses designed specifically for presbyopia. Surgical options, such as monovision LASIK or lens replacement, are also available for more severe cases.
Regular eye exams are crucial to detect and diagnose presbyopia accurately, as well as to monitor and address any other potential vision issues. With proper correction, individuals with presbyopia can continue to lead active and independent lives with clear near vision.
-
The physiological hyperopia of advancing age, said to begin when the near point has receded beyond 22 cm. (9 inches).
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
-
In med., a defect of vision in old persons, who, by a flattening of the cornea, see near objects less distinctly than those at a distance.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Top Common Misspellings for PRESBYOPIA *
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
Other Common Misspellings for PRESBYOPIA
Etymology of PRESBYOPIA
The word presbyopia originates from the Greek roots presbys, meaning old or elder, and opia, which translates to sight or vision. Thus, the literal translation of presbyopia from Greek is old age vision.
Similar spelling words for PRESBYOPIA
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
