PRESBYOPIA IS A PROGRESSIVE CONDITION HENCE THE READING GLASSES NUMBERS CHANGE EVERY 4-5 YEARS AFTER THE AGE OF 40.

Changes in vision occur as we age. One of the more common conditions associated with aging is presbyopia. This condition occurs when the lens becomes less flexible and therefore loses its ability to focus by thickening or thinning itself. The result is blurred vision when trying to focus on close-up objects.

Presbyopia affects most people by the age of 40 and everyone by the age of 51. The traditional treatment has been the use of reading glasses, bifocals, or contact lenses. The good news is that those with presbyopia are now able to safely reduce their dependence on reading glasses with NearVision® CK® (Conductive Keratoplasty®). NearVision CK is performed using the ViewPoint® CK System, the only technology approved by the FDA for the temporary improvement of near vision in presbyopic patients.

Farsightedness (hyperopia) can be confused with presbyopia because it also affects near vision. According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, up to 62% of people over the age of 40 suffer from hyperopia. Many of these people have been hyperopic for years, but their more youthful eyes were able to compensate. When the loss of flexibility occurs because of age, the ability to compensate is also lost. The FDA has also approved the technology used to perform CK on patients with hyperopia.

If you are experiencing problems focusing on close-up objects, see your eye care professional for a comprehensive eye examination. He or she can determine whether the problem is presbyopia or hyperopia. With this knowledge in hand, you can better evaluate your options.