PresbyopiaIn presbyopia, the lens thickens and loses its flexibility, and the
eye cannot focus on a near object. Light entering the eye is focused (focal
point) behind the retina instead of on the retina. This causes blurred vision. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology Current as ofMarch 3, 2017 Current as of:
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Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
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