Presbyopia: meaning, definitions and examples

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presbyopia

 

[ หŒprษ›zbษชหˆoสŠpiษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vision condition

Presbyopia is a common vision condition that typically occurs as people age, usually starting in their early to mid-40s. It involves a gradual loss of the eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects, which can make tasks like reading more difficult. This condition is caused by the hardening of the lens in the eye and weakening of the ciliary muscles. Eye care professionals often recommend reading glasses or bifocals to compensate for the loss in near vision.

Synonyms

farsightedness, long-sightedness

Examples of usage

  • Many people start using reading glasses due to presbyopia.
  • She noticed presbyopia when she struggled to read small print.
  • Presbyopia can affect anyone, but it typically begins after age 40.

Translations

Translations of the word "presbyopia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น presbiopia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคธเฅเคฌเคพเคฏเฅ‹เคชเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Presbyopie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ presbiopia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะตัะฑั–ะพะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ presbiopia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€่ฆ– (ใ‚ใ†ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท presbytie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presbicia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท presbiyopi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ์•ˆ (๋…ธ์•ˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตุฑ ุงู„ู†ุธุฑ ุงู„ุดูŠุฎูˆุฎูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ presbyopie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ presbyopia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€่Šฑ็œผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ presbiopija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ presbyopia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะตัะฑะธะพะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒ–แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ presbiopiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presbicia

Etymology

The term 'presbyopia' comes from the Greek words 'presbys', meaning 'old man' or 'elder', and 'opia', meaning 'sight' or 'vision'. The history of presbyopia dates back to ancient times when individuals began noticing changes in their ability to see objects clearly up close as they aged. As vision research progressed, it was established that presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process affecting the lens of the eye. During the 17th century, the invention of reading glasses marked a significant advancement in addressing this condition. Over the decades, further developments, such as bifocals and progressive lenses, have provided solutions for those affected by presbyopia. Today, presbyopia is widely acknowledged as a universal age-related visual impairment, with educational resources and corrective options available to help manage its symptoms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,200, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.