Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus up close. This tends to start around your early 40s and progresses until around the age of 65. You may notice starting to hold reading material further away to keep it clear, blurry vision at previously normal reading distance, eyestrain or headaches after extended periods of reading.

Managing presbyopia

Depending on your health, lifestyle and preferences, your eye care specialist may suggest any of the following methods to correct presbyopia:

• Eyeglasses in the form of readers, bifocals, progressives, etc.
• Contact lenses, typically multifocal or monovision
• Surgeries
• Eye drops such as Vuity

Can I prevent presbyopia?

You can’t prevent presbyopia since it’s a part of the natural aging process. You can, however, take steps to protect your eye health. This includes:

• Wearing sunglasses to shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
• Eat foods rich in nutrients that promote eye health, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and lutein, and Omega-3s
• Improve lighting in work areas
• Increase font and change contrast in smart phones or computer devices etc.