2026-07-20
If Your Near Vision Continues to Decline, You Should Suspect Presbyopia.
Persistent near vision decline may indicate presbyopia, a natural aging process affecting the eye's lens elasticity. While common in middle age, increased screen time means younger individuals are also experiencing symptoms. Regular eye checks and personalized treatment are crucial for maintaining vision and quality of life.
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Recently, I had to fill out some documents and visited a community service center.
I saw several pairs of glasses placed in the document writing area.
When you visit a public office to fill out documents,
you've probably seen glasses placed there too.
What exactly are these glasses for?
They are various magnifying glasses, arranged by age group,
to accommodate those with presbyopia.
Occasionally, some middle-aged individuals don't realize
they have presbyopia.
If your near vision continues to decline, it's advisable to suspect presbyopia.
In my early 20s, even if I drank a lot of alcohol or
stayed up all night, it didn't affect my life the next day.
But as I've gotten older, it's a bitter reality that my daily life
is now affected the next day.
Just as the physical stamina of people in their teens, 20s, and 30s differs,
the same applies to our eyes.
When we were young, the lens muscles of our eyes had excellent elasticity,
so there was no strain when we looked at distant objects
and then alternately at close objects.
As we use electronic devices and age,
the elasticity of the lens muscles gradually decreases.
When elasticity decreases and accommodative power is reduced,
a decline in near vision occurs,
making close-up images appear blurry.
If you experience three or more of the symptoms in the image above,
you should suspect presbyopia.
In addition, we will check the condition of your eyes
through a simple test.
If the text on the red background is clearer, or if both texts
are clear, you don't need to worry about presbyopia yet. However,
if the text on the green background appears clearer,
this also indicates that you should suspect presbyopia.
Everyone naturally experiences
a decline in near vision as they age.
The concerning point is that presbyopia, which was thought to only affect
the middle-aged, is gradually
infiltrating younger generations.
Due to the development of various electronic devices like PCs, smartphones, and Nintendo,
a decline in near vision is also appearing in young people.
Middle-aged individuals who experience discomfort in their daily lives
due to persistent near vision decline
may have considered presbyopia surgery.
At Smile Eye Clinic,
based on the philosophy of restoring the happy smile
of enjoying sight,
we analyze and consider various aspects such as the patient's usual daily life patterns, occupation, and age group,
and then perform customized 1:1 surgeries accordingly.
By tailoring the surgery to each individual patient's unique pattern,
satisfaction is naturally enhanced, isn't it?
Furthermore, Smile Eye Clinic
to prevent respiratory infectious diseases,
thoroughly conducts temperature checks and hand sanitization
for both patients and guardians,
and recommends mandatory mask wearing.
We strive to ensure a safe visit by conducting regular disinfection within the clinic.
Among various internal organs, the eye is said to be the only organ
that is exposed externally.
When a decline in near vision occurs,
we often dismiss it as simply being tired,
or due to stress,
and don't take it seriously.
In this era of a hundred years, if your eyes are uncomfortable, it can immediately
disrupt daily life, occupying such an important part
of our lives. Therefore,
regular eye care and periodic check-ups are more important
than anything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does presbyopia occur?
Presbyopia occurs as the elasticity of the ciliary muscles in the eye's lens decreases with age, leading to a reduction in accommodative power. This results in a decline in near vision, causing close-up images to appear blurry.
Can young people also get presbyopia?
Yes, it's possible. While it primarily affected middle-aged individuals in the past, the increased use of electronic devices like PCs and smartphones has led to a rise in near vision decline among younger generations, making it more common to suspect presbyopia in them.
How is presbyopia surgery performed?
At Smile Eye Clinic, we analyze and consider various aspects such as the patient's usual daily life patterns, occupation, and age group, and then perform customized 1:1 surgeries accordingly. The focus is on maximizing satisfaction through an individualized approach.
What are the symptoms that might indicate presbyopia?
If you experience persistent near vision decline, such as blurry close-up text or objects, or needing reading glasses for document writing, you might suspect presbyopia. This also includes cases where text on a green background appears clearer than on a red background.
What efforts does Smile Eye Clinic make for infection prevention?
Smile Eye Clinic thoroughly conducts temperature checks and hand sanitization for both patients and guardians to prevent respiratory infectious diseases, and recommends mandatory mask wearing. We also strive to ensure a safe visit by conducting regular disinfection within the clinic.