Overcome Blurry Near Vision with Our Presbyopia Treatment
Presbyopia is a common eye condition that typically affects people over 40 and can make tasks, such as reading or using digital devices, more challenging.
Nittany Eye Associates offers tools to effectively manage presbyopia, such as bifocal and multifocal lenses.
What Is Presbyopia and How Do Reading Glasses Help?
Presbyopia, often referred to as age-related farsightedness, is a gradual condition that affects your ability to focus on objects up close.
Unlike other vision problems like nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia), which are primarily because of the shape of the eye, the aging process affecting the eye's natural lens causes presbyopia.
Reading glasses provide the necessary magnification to help you focus on nearby tasks. By wearing reading glasses, you can enjoy clear vision for reading, sewing, or using digital devices, ensuring comfort and ease in your daily activities.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, request an appointment with us in Windmere, Grays Woods, Spring Mills, Tyrone and Spring Mills
Common Signs and Symptoms of Presbyopia
If you’re over the age of 40, keep a look out for the following signs of presbyopia:
- Difficulty reading small print
- Blurred vision when working on a computer or reading
- The need to hold reading material at arm's length
- Eye strain or headaches after close-up tasks
- Difficulty seeing in dim light
- Trouble focusing on nearby objects, even while wearing glasses or contacts
- Squinting
- Changes in prescription
Advanced Diagnostic Eye Health Testing
Our team of optometrists performs various tests using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to assess your eye health, measure your visual acuity, and determine the right treatment approach.
Some of these tools include:
- Refraction tests to assess the extent of your presbyopia
- Slit-lamp exam to evaluate the eye's structures
- Pupil dilation for a comprehensive view of your eye's health
- Corneal topography to map the shape of your cornea
Treatment Options for Presbyopia
Multifocal Contact Lenses
If you prefer contact lenses or simply want the option of going glasses-free, you’ll enjoy our multifocal contact lenses, designed specifically for presbyopia. These lenses allow you to see clearly at various distances without the need for reading glasses.
They work by incorporating multiple prescription strengths into a single lens, allowing wearers to see clearly at different distances.
Prescription Eyewear for Clear Vision
For many people with presbyopia, prescription eyewear is the simplest and most effective solution. We offer various options:
- Bifocal Lenses: Bifocals have two prescriptions in one lens, allowing you to see both near and far.
- Multifocal Lenses: These provide a range of vision, from close-up, medium-distance, and far vision within a single lens.
- Progressive Lenses: Similar to multifocals, progressive lenses have a seamless transition between prescriptions, but without the line separating the different prescriptions.