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Presbyopia is the loss of clear near vision that follows the lens of the eye becoming less flexible with age, and it usually begins after the age of 40. It is managed with reading glasses or corrected with intraocular lens treatment.
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Presbyopia, also known as age-related loss of near vision, is an eye condition that occurs as a result of the lens of the eye losing its flexibility with age and making it difficult to see close up. Presbyopia disease usually begins to be seen after the 40s.
The lens in the eye hardens and loses its flexibility over time, making it difficult to focus on close objects, leading to presbyopia. Aging is the most common cause of presbyopia. The lens of the eye is constantly renewed from birth and this renewal process slows down with age.
The proteins in the structure of the lens harden and lose their flexibility over time. This makes it difficult for the lens to take the necessary shape to focus on close objects. Some health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, some rheumatic diseases and cataracts can also accelerate the occurrence of presbyopia.
Presbyopia is an age-related eye disorder. As the lens of the eye loses its elasticity and changes its shape over time, the ability to focus on close objects weakens. Especially this condition is seen in many people after their 40s and can cause various problems in daily life.
Symptoms of presbyopia progress over time and appear in both eyes. The more severe the symptoms, the more problems in daily life. The most common symptoms of presbyopia are.

Presbyopia can be diagnosed with a comprehensive eye examination. Your ophthalmologist can use the following tests to diagnose presbyopia.
Your ophthalmologist may perform special tests to assess how well your eye muscles focus and adapt. Your doctor may also use a slit lamp to assess the overall health of your eyes. It can help them check for the presence of other eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. If you are diagnosed with presbyopia, your doctor will offer you various treatment options.
Several options are available for the treatment of presbyopia to manage symptoms and improve vision quality. The use of glasses is the most common treatment for presbyopia. Near reading glasses make it easier to focus at close distances.
Multifocal glasses can correct both near and distance vision. Contact lenses specially designed to correct presbyopia are also available. Bifocal or multifocal contact lenses can provide focusing at different distances, as with spectacles. Intraocular lenses can be bifocal and trifocal. Monofocal lenses focus on a single distance, while bifocal and trifocal lenses can focus on multiple distances. The most appropriate method of treating presbyopia depends on the individual needs and lifestyle of the patient. Your doctor will determine the most appropriate treatment by discussing the pros and cons of each treatment option and performing an eye examination of the patient.
Presbyopia treatment price varies depending on the underlying cause and the operation to be performed. The treatment plan to be created by our specialist ophthalmologist depending on the detailed examination results may vary from person to person.
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At the end of your eye test you are given a prescription, usually valid for two years. Its numbers and abbreviations describe the condition of your eyes and the correction you need. Tap a term and its column lights up in the table.
Sphere (SPH)
The main correction for short- or long-sightedness. A minus (−) means you struggle to see far away, a plus (+) means you struggle up close. The larger the number, the stronger the prescription.
Sample prescription
| Lens type | How it works | Who it suits | Advantages | Considerations |
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| Monofocal | Focuses at a single distance, usually far. | Cataract patients who do not mind keeping reading glasses. |
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| Monofocal Toric | A monofocal lens that also corrects astigmatism. | Cataract patients with significant astigmatism. |
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| Trifocal (Multifocal) | Three focal points: far, intermediate and near. | Those who want to be free of glasses and do little night driving. |
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| Trifocal (Multifocal) Toric | A trifocal (multifocal) lens that also corrects astigmatism. | Those with astigmatism who want to live without glasses. |
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| EDOF | Extends the depth of focus: continuous clear vision from far to intermediate. Near focus sits about 10 cm further out than a trifocal (multifocal): around 40 cm instead of 30 cm. | Recommended if you have had laser surgery before, want very sharp distance vision, or drive at night for long stretches. |
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