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presbyopia
[ prez-bee-oh-pee-uh, pres- ]
noun
- farsightedness due to ciliary muscle weakness and loss of elasticity in the crystalline lens.
presbyopia
/ ˌprɛzbɪˈəʊpɪə; ˌprɛzbɪˈɒpɪk /
noun
- a progressively diminishing ability of the eye to focus, noticeable from middle to old age, caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens
Derived Forms
- presbyopic, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±è°ù±ð²õ·²ú²â·´Ç±è·¾±³¦ [prez-bee-, op, -ik, pres-], adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of presbyopia1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of presbyopia1
Example Sentences
A normal part of aging, presbyopia occurs when the eye becomes increasingly rigid, making it harder to focus on nearby objects.
Uncorrected presbyopia, not surprisingly, makes it harder for breadwinners to support their families.
In addition to studying techniques to help treat cataracts, the researchers are applying their methods to study other major eye conditions, including presbyopia and myopia.
Eye doctors can help advise you about the many options for presbyopia.
After the age of 40, many people start developing presbyopia, a medical term rooted in the Greek phrase for old eyes.
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