Definition

Relating to a condition where the eye's lens loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects, often occurring with age.

Example

Many people become presbyopic as they get older and may need reading glasses.

Conversation

I think I need to get my eyes checked; I feel really presbyopic lately.

Yeah, that happens to a lot of people as they get older.

It's frustrating because I used to see everything clearly.

You should definitely see an optometrist; they can help with presbyopic issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Presbyopic → It is formed from "presbyo-" (from Greek "presbys", meaning old or elder) and "-opic" (from Greek "opsis", meaning sight or vision). The word "presbyopic" refers to a condition related to the vision of older individuals, specifically the difficulty in focusing on close objects due to aging.

Memory Tip

Think of 'old' ('presbyo-') and 'sight' ('-opic') to remember that 'presbyopic' describes a vision condition related to aging.

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