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