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Presbyopia is a condition that occurs with growing age and results in the inability of the human eye to focus on objects up close. Presbyopia is most likely the result of a decrease in the flexibility of the lens of the eye, changes in its curvature from continual growth, and loss of power of the ciliary muscles (the muscles that bend and straighten the lens).
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Presbyopia is the eye's diminished power of accommodation that occurs with ...
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Presbyopia Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... If you have presbyopia, you may: Find that print appears unclear at a normal reading distance Experience eyestrain or headaches from prolonged reading or close work
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... In order to "create" an image, your eye relies on two anatomical structures to focus the light reflected from objects: the cornea — a clear, dome-shaped surface on the front of your eye, and the...
Source: MayoClinic
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Self-care
... Although you can''t prevent presbyopia, you can help protect your eyes and your vision. Follow these steps: Have your eyes checked. Regardless of how well you see, have your eyes checked regularly for...
Source: MayoClinic
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Overview
... Presbyopia is the gradual loss of the eye''s ability to focus actively on nearby objects. It is a natural part of aging that usually begins to affect people after age 40. For most people, presbyopia b...
Source: MayoClinic
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