Questions about Presbyopia

What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is the age-related loss of the ability to see close-up. Presbyopia can be identified by your need to hold objects at arm's length to be able to see them clearly. Often this condition prompts people to buy over-the-counter reading glasses or get bifocals when they are beyond the ages of 40-45.

Is Presbyopia common?
Presbyopia is one eye condition that every person is at risk for, because every person is aging. Although it may not affect every individual, it is very common, and there is no one theory on what causes presbyopia. Some theories have to do with the muscles surrounding the lens getting weaker with age, or the hardening of the lens. But until the true cause of presbyopia can be discovered, it cannot be prevented, only treated.

What are my options to treat Presbyopia?
At Carter Eye Center, we offer our patients in Dallas, Texas many options for the treatment of presbyopia. Conductive keratoplasty (CK) can reshape your cornea to give you a better field of vision. IOLs, or intraocular lenses, are used to replace your natural lenses. These can give you good vision at many distances, and have the advantage of preventing cataracts.

You can find out more about how to see clearly without the nuisance of reading glasses by asking us your questions today.