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Presbyopia is a vision condition in which the lens of your eye gradually loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see near objects clearly. It is not a disease but a normal age-related process that affects everyone – even if you have never had a vision problem before. People usually notice the condition at around age 45, when they realise they need to hold reading materials further away in order to focus on them.
As we get older, the lens of the eye thickens and slowly loses its flexibility, making it difficult to hold objects very close and see clearly. Around the late thirties to early forties, vision at our normal reading distance becomes blurry. We have to hold print further away to avoid tired eyes or read the print.
Regular examinations are essential between the ages of 45-55 to ensure that your eyes are healthy and give you efficient and comfortable vision.
Your optometrist, after examining your eyes, will usually recommend prescription glasses designed to give clear and comfortable vision at close distances.
The simplest form is a pair of reading glasses which are worn as necessary for sewing, reading or any close-up task. As they are only designed for close work, they will probably make long-distance vision blurred and you may prefer to have a ‘look-over’ design, which allows you to watch television without removing your glasses.
Ready-made reading glasses are widely available and for many people they will help initially for occasional wear. However, the correct lens prescription as determined by an optometrist is likely to cause you less eye strain, and the frames will be fitted to ensure that you get the optimal use of your lenses.
Hobby glasses don’t take into account any differences there may be between your left and right eye, astigmatism, nor the correct positioning for your eyes to give the clear, comfortable and relaxed vision that great glasses provide.
Multifocal (Progressive) spectacle lenses are recommended if your distance and near vision needs correcting, so you have flexibility of seeing everything clearly at all distances. They work with a graded change from top to bottom to give clear vision at any distance. It is the most natural way of recreating the focusing ability that you used to have. It reduces the need to take glasses on and off.
Kiwi's know that good things take time, so come to us, have the tests done without feeling that you have been "rushed thru", and you'll know what we mean when we say "we take the time!"
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