presbyopia
/ˌprɛzbiˈoʊpiə/
noun
- A common age-related condition in which the eye loses its ability to focus on close objects, making it difficult to read or see things up close.
- Presbyopia usually becomes noticeable in your early to mid-40s and gradually worsens.
- Many people first notice presbyopia when they have to hold a book at arm's length to read it.
- My grandmother was diagnosed with presbyopia and now uses reading glasses for small print.
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