Definition

A condition where a person has difficulty seeing close objects clearly, usually due to aging and the lens of the eye losing its flexibility.

Example

Many people start to experience presbyopia in their 40s, making it harder to read small print.

Conversation

Have you noticed that I have trouble reading small print lately?

Yeah, I thought it was just me getting older!

I think I might be developing presbyopia, which is pretty common.

It happens to a lot of people; maybe you should get your eyes checked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Presbyopia → It is formed from "presbys" (from Greek, meaning old) and "opia" (from Greek, meaning sight or vision). The word describes the condition of reduced vision associated with aging, particularly the difficulty in focusing on close objects.

Memory Tip

Think of 'old' ('presbys') and 'sight' ('opia') to remember that presbyopia refers to the vision changes that come with age.

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