What does presbyopia mean?
noun
A age-related loss of near vision, typically starting in the early to mid-40s, caused by the lens of the eye becoming less flexible and unable to focus on close objects. It is a normal part of aging and can be corrected with reading glasses or contact lenses.
Example
"As she approached her 50s, she began to experience presbyopia and found it difficult to read books and menus without her glasses."
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