Presbyopia
Presbyopia is also called ' loss of accommodation'
and simply refers to the natural
aging process of the eye.
Presbyopia happens to almost
everyone. Symptoms often appear in
a persons 40's or even earlier.
Shortsighted people find they have to
take their glasses off to read whilst
long sighted people find it difficult to
focus at any distance. Those who have
never had to wear spectacles, find they
cannot see to read unless they hold the page
at arms length.
In many ways the eye functions rather like a camera and presbyopia is a bit like losing the ' zoom' function on a camera.
People who have always needed spectacles may find they need multiple pairs whilst those who have never worn spectacles can't read without them. Switching focus from near to far, is difficult or even impossible making a game of golf difficult to enjoy.
Multifocal or bifocal spectacles or contact lenses can help some people although many find them difficult to tolerate.
PreLex is a permanent solution to this problem, which also prevents the onset of cataracts.
Mr Rajesh Aggarwal Consultant Eye Surgeon
6 6 Vision
