Although there are different theories on the causes of presbyopia, it is brought on by a decrease in functionality of the eye’s crystalline lens. The ability to focus on near objects decreases, making it harder to read fine print or work on the computer. Age and Presbyopia If you are not using some form of … Read more
The term ‘reading glasses’ is used for glasses which are used for near work including reading. The power of the lenses in the reading glasses may exclusively be only for near work or the glasses may have lenses for both distance and near work (bifocal or progressive reading glasses). Why do we need reading glasses? … Read more
Presbyopia is a condition of middle-age in which near vision becomes poor. It is usually corrected with glasses. The newer treatments are aimed at getting rid of glasses. Corneal inlays are tiny implants which are inserted into the cornea changing its shape and refractive power. Raindrop inlay is one such example. A gel-like device that … Read more
George Chesterton describes how he underwent LASIK surgery by Professor Dan Reinstein at London Vision Clinic. One eye was treated for myopia (far-sightedness) and the other eye was treated for presbyopia. George was amazed at how fast the procedure was and that there was absolutely no pain during and after the procedure. In the weeks … Read more
We need reading glasses to correct presbyopia. Presbyopia is a condition which appears around the age of forty years in which distance vision is good but objects at close distance are blurred. This condition is related to age and is clinically similar to hypermetropia (far-sightedness) which is found in younger age group. Click here to … Read more
The phenomenon of ‘second sight’ is quite interesting as it appears to the patients to be a ‘magical’ restoration of vision after the vision of the patient becomes poor. After several years of using to be able to have clear vision for near work, the patient starts seeing well again without glasses. Most of the … Read more
I frequently get this question from people especially who are 40 years plus. Many are concerned about this problem but they don’t have enough time to visit an ophthalmologist. This post gives you a broad understanding of this visual problem. The answer to the above question is no and yes, in that order of probability. … Read more