presbyopia

/prɛsbaɪˈoʊpiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A age-related loss of near vision, typically starting in the early to mid-40s, caused by the eye’s lens losing its ability to focus on close objects.

“As she approached 45, she started to notice the symptoms of presbyopia and began wearing reading glasses.”

Synonyms

  • age-related vision loss
  • presbyopic vision

Antonyms

  • hyperopia
  • myopia