Presbyopia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛzbiˈoʊpiə/

Definitions of presbyopia

noun a condition in which the ability to focus on near objects decreases with age, resulting in difficulty seeing close-up

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother wears glasses because she has presbyopia.

A2 Presbyopia is a common condition that affects people as they age.

B1 Presbyopia can be corrected with reading glasses or contact lenses.

B2 As presbyopia progresses, individuals may need to consider multifocal lenses for clearer vision.

C1 Advanced presbyopia may require surgical intervention such as monovision LASIK.

C2 Ongoing research is focused on developing new treatments for presbyopia to improve quality of life for aging populations.

adjective presbyopic

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has presbyopia, so she needs reading glasses.

A2 Presbyopia is a common age-related condition that affects near vision.

B1 As we age, presbyopia becomes more noticeable and reading small print becomes difficult.

B2 Presbyopia can be corrected with the use of bifocals or progressive lenses.

C1 Presbyopia is caused by a hardening of the lens in the eye, making it difficult to focus on close objects.

C2 Advanced presbyopia may require surgical options such as monovision or multifocal intraocular lenses.

Examples of presbyopia in a Sentence

formal Presbyopia is a common age-related condition that affects the ability to focus on close objects.

informal I just found out I have presbyopia and now I need reading glasses.

slang My eyes are getting old, I guess it's presbyopia kicking in.

figurative Dealing with presbyopia feels like a constant reminder of the passing of time.

Grammatical Forms of presbyopia

plural

presbyopias

comparative

more presbyopic

superlative

most presbyopic

present tense

presbyopia

future tense

will presbyopia

perfect tense

have presbyopia

continuous tense

is presbyopia

singular

presbyopia

positive degree

presbyopic

infinitive

to presbyopia

gerund

presbyoping

participle

presbyoped

Origin and Evolution of presbyopia

First Known Use: 1706 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'presbyopia' originates from the Greek words 'presbys' meaning old and 'opia' meaning sight.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe age-related farsightedness, the term has evolved to encompass the loss of near vision due to aging of the eye's lens.