Presbyopia correction with eyeglasses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presbyopia may affect both those who had never required eyesight correction and those who already use glasses or lenses for myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1<\/strong>. I do not need correction for distance vision. I do not use eyeglasses. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 2.<\/strong> I am short-sighted and I wear eyeglasses all the time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short-sighted individuals (with good near vision and poor distance vision) who wear glasses on a daily basis have it slightly easier. When first symptoms of presbyopia appear, they usually manage them by taking off their glasses for reading. This may seem like an ideal solution \u2014 you always have your glasses on, and can simply remove them when necessary. However, in our daily life, there are many situations requiring us to shift our focus between objects located at different distances. Examples include driving a car \u2014 when we need to look at the road as well as at the various indicators on the dashboard \u2014 or taking attendance in school \u2014 when the teacher alternately looks at the list and at the class. In these and similar situations, taking off your glasses or moving them up to your forehead is hardly comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. I am far-sighted and I wear eyeglasses all the time. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In people with hyperopia (far-sightedness), presbyopia usually develops earlier than in those with myopia or perfect eyesight. It manifests as difficulty in seeing clearly at a distance when using optimal near correction. In this case, you need to use a different correction for near and distance vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solutions:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Monofocal glasses<\/strong> (for near vision) \u2013<\/strong>  commonly referred to as \u201creading glasses\u201d, even though people with presbyopia also need them for many daily activities other than reading. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
  • Two pairs of eyeglasses <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>used alternately, one for near, the other for distance vision. <\/li>
  • Bifocal glasses<\/strong> a single pair of eyeglasses fitted with lenses having two areas with different optical powers: one for near and one for distance vision. This eliminates the need for using two different pairs of glasses. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n