Current Approaches to Treating Presbyopia and Future Advancements

Abstract

Presbyopia is a common age-related visual disorder that is characterized by a progressive loss of near-object focusing. If the ailment is not addressed or is treated incorrectly, it can significantly affect the quality of life for those who have it. Given the rising prevalence of presbyopia as the world’s population ages, the vast number of patients who go untreated in some parts of the world, and the limited number of readily available corrective procedures, cataracts represent a substantial unrealized potential. Seniors who wear bifocal or advanced contact lenses are more prone to have reduced depth perception, confined fields of vision, and surround blur. These symptoms have also been linked to a higher likelihood of collisions. The age-related disorder known as presbyopia causes the lens of the eye to become less flexible, which makes it harder to concentrate on close objects. It usually starts at age 40 and gets worse with time. Eye strain, hazy near vision, and trouble seeing small text are typical symptoms. Contact lenses, progressive lenses, bifocals, or reading glasses can all be used to treat it. To treat presbyopia, some patients choose surgery like LASIK or lens implants.

DOI - https://doi.org/10.65525/SVUP.9788199956063.2026.81-93