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For most of us, we reach an age where everything seems hazy and we can’t focus as we once did. More and more we become aware that we’re always squinting in order to make out small things and read fine print. This will typically occur after we are reach our forties, although for some of us this takes place earlier and for some later in life. The medical term for this kind of short-sightedness is called presbyopia. It is brought on by the loss of elasticity of the eyeball, which develops an inability to bring near objects into focus.  Read more... (504 words, estimated 2:01 mins reading time)

Do you challenges seeing objects that are within arms reach? you may have hyperopia. But it may also be presbyopia. The truth of the matter is the vision is similar but the causes are very different. As such, they have different treatments as well.

Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when the light rays that enter the eye do not focus directly on the retina, but in fact, they focus behind it. This is caused when the length of the eye itself is shorter than it should be. Hyperopia, similar to myopia, can occur at any age. Children sometimes outgrow this condition because their eyes grow as they do. But if they do not, hyperopia can be treated with corrective lenses, either glasses or contact lenses. For mild hyperopic corrections a pair of readers can offer better vision. Laser surgery, such as LASIK, is also an option.  Read more... (390 words, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

Trifocals are a type of reading glass. Unlike bifocals, trifocals will have three segments of vision correctio; near, intermediate, and distance vision. At first it may sound difficult to get used to a lined pair of eyeglasses, but most people find them pretty easy to adapt to. Trifocals will offer more visual convenience than bifocals after you have adjusted to them. Think about climbing. It’s easier to reach step three via step two and not directly from step one. The three areas of correction are designed ot reduce strain and relax your eyes into clear visoin.  Read more... (521 words, estimated 2:05 mins reading time)