{"id":1112,"date":"2026-09-23T13:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.euroeyes.dk\/presbyopia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:18:39","slug":"presbyopia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/euroeyes.dk\/en\/presbyopia\/","title":{"rendered":"Presbyopia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Age-related change<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Presbyopia<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

From the mid-forties the natural lens gradually stiffens and close focus becomes harder. Menus move to arm's length and small print needs more light. It affects everyone eventually, and a lens exchange addresses the cause rather than compensating for it.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is presbyopia?<\/h2>

Presbyopia is the gradual loss of the eye\u2019s ability to focus on close objects. It is not a disease but a normal part of ageing, and it affects almost everyone eventually, usually becoming noticeable from around the mid-40s.<\/p><\/div>

It happens because the natural lens inside the eye gradually becomes less flexible and can therefore no longer change shape as readily to focus up close. This is why many people come to need reading glasses \u2013 even if they have never needed vision correction before.<\/p>

Sooner or later, virtually everyone experiences presbyopia to a greater or lesser degree. If you are over 45 and are having increasing difficulty reading at close range, it may be a sign of presbyopia.<\/p>

Modern treatments can correct presbyopia and reduce the need for glasses and reading glasses. Depending on the treatment method, short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism can also be corrected. The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, and the experience varies from person to person.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Symptoms of presbyopia<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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