presbyopia

Definition

A condition in which the eye's lens gradually loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on objects up close, typically occurring as a natural part of aging.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'presbys' (old man) and 'ops' (eye), reflecting the condition's typical association with the aging process.

In the news

The article lists presbyopia as one of the specific vision issues that optometrists now address, shifting the profession from simple lens sales to solving patient lifestyle problems.

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