What should I do if I get presbyopia?
According to ophthalmologist Yu Shan, presbyopia shouldn't be assumed to be a condition only for the elderly; in fact, most people begin to experience noticeable symptoms around age 40. However, with the increasing number of "smartphone addicts," many people are experiencing eye problems due to prolonged use of electronic devices.Excessive eye strainAnd premature degeneration, resulting in "eyesight failing before one's age".
Presbyopia tends to worsen with age, primarily due to the decreasing curvature of the lens and reduced accommodative ability; therefore, the increase in degree is actually limited. Generally, the maximum degree of presbyopia is around 300 degrees, but if a patient also has presbyopia and hyperopia, the degree may exceed 400 degrees. Many people mistakenly believe that nearsightedness prevents presbyopia, but this is a misconception. Regardless of nearsightedness, hyperopia, or astigmatism, anyone can develop presbyopia at an appropriate age.
However, from an optical perspective, if the degree of myopia is low (less than 300 degrees), it can offset the effects of presbyopia to some extent. Therefore, these myopic patients may experience presbyopia symptoms a little later. But in any case, presbyopia is an irreversible physiological change; once it occurs, it cannot recover naturally.
The simplest and most common way to treat presbyopia is to wear progressive lenses. These lenses correct both farsightedness and nearsightedness simultaneously, making them suitable for different distances. If the presbyopia is severe, laser vision correction surgery can be considered, especially for presbyopic patients who also have nearsightedness. Additionally, if the patient already has cataracts, they can choose to have multifocal or variable-focus intraocular lenses implanted during cataract surgery. These lenses help improve near vision and also help alleviate the inconvenience caused by presbyopia.
In summary, presbyopia develops naturally with age.Eye accommodation abilityWhile vision problems cannot be completely avoided, they can still be effectively improved and quality of life enhanced through appropriate glasses or surgery.
