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What is presbyopia?

Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyAmy Gonzales, MDin February 2025
Updated onOctober 16, 2024
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Eye HealthGeneral Wellness

Presbyopia is a condition that affects a person's ability to see up close, and usually occurs around age 40.

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