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presbyopia

 

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Noun presbyopia has 1 sense
  1. presbyopia - farsightedness resulting from a reduced ability to focus caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens with age
    --1 is a kind of
    hyperopia, hypermetropia, hypermetropy, farsightedness, longsightedness

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Presbyopia

Description:

Presbyopia is a common vision condition that typically occurs with age, making it difficult to see objects up close. This age-related condition affects the natural lens of the eye, resulting in a decreased ability to focus on nearby objects.

Sense 1: Noun (Medical)

Presbyopia is a type of refractive error that causes a gradual loss of near vision. It is commonly experienced by individuals over the age of 40.

Example sentence: It is advised to visit an optometrist if you notice any symptoms of presbyopia, such as difficulty reading small print.

Related products: Presbyopia Reading Glasses

Sense 2: Noun (General)

Presbyopia is a term used to describe the natural aging process of the eye, resulting in a loss of elasticity in the lens and reduced ability to focus at different distances.

Example sentence: As she grew older, she had to rely on reading glasses due to her presbyopia.

Related products: Presbyopia Lens

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