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Presbyopia

What causes presbyopia (blurred near vision)

In presbyopia, the lens thickens and loses its flexibility, and the eye cannot focus on a near object. Light entering the eye is focused (focal point) behind the retina instead of on the retina. This causes blurred vision.

Current as of: June 5, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
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