This causes the lens and the circular muscle to lose elasticity. As a result, the curvature of the lens is hindered when focusing. People slowly become farsighted and reading close up becomes increasingly difficult. This is a natural development that occurs between the ages of 10 and 55 and manifests itself between the ages of 40 and 55.
However, presbyopia can also be associated with astigmatism or nearsightedness, although the problems are similar to those of farsightedness.
Presbyopia is not a disease. Presbyopia occurs more frequently and earlier in those who are already farsighted than in those who are nearsighted, where it sometimes does not occur at all.
The diagnosis of presbyopia is made based on the typical visual impairment in conjunction with the age of the person affected. Special examinations are generally not necessary
The famous reading glasses can help. But over the years, the stiffening of the lens can increase. The strength of the reading glasses depends on the age and the desired reading or working distance. The following applies: the closer the reading text should be to the eye, the stronger the glasses must be. If you already have vision problems, combined glasses, so-called multi-focal glasses, can be used.
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