What are the symptoms of presbyopia?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing increasing difficulty in seeing nearby objects clearly, and my eyes also tend to get tired easily. I heard this might be presbyopia. What are the specific symptoms of presbyopia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Presbyopia is a condition associated with aging that involves a decline in the eye's ability to adjust focus, primarily manifesting as blurred vision during near-distance reading or work. Specific symptoms include:
1. Reduced near vision: During activities such as reading books, looking at mobile phones, or performing detailed handwork up close, objects appear significantly blurred, and one must move them farther away to see clearly.
2. Eye fatigue: After prolonged near-distance work, one may easily experience eye fatigue, dryness, and even headaches and neck discomfort.
3. Light sensitivity: In dim lighting conditions, stronger illumination is required to see clearly while reading or performing near-distance tasks.
4. Decreased accommodation: When switching from looking at distant objects to near ones, the eyes' focusing speed slows down.
5. Dependence on visual aids: One may need to use reading glasses or magnifying tools to assist in seeing near objects clearly.
Presbyopia typically occurs in adults over the age of 40 and is a natural physiological process. If the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to seek medical examination at a hospital immediately.
