What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia, derived from the Greek words presbys (πρέσβυς) meaning “elder” and opia (ὄψις) meaning “sight,” is a natural change in vision that occurs as we age. Unlike degenerative eye diseases, presbyopia is not a sign of eye damage or decline—it’s a universal milestone, a mark of wisdom, and an expected part of life. As we grow older, the crystalline lens in our eyes loses flexibility, making it harder to focus on near objects. Most people begin to…
