Is presbyopia reversible, or does it require glasses?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 45-year-old male. I never had eye issues before. I did a routine eye examination and attached my reports. My queries are as follows; What exactly does my report says? Is it progressive? Can it be reversed? Do I need a reading glass? Kindly help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I saw your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).
This is a common age-related phenomenon, known as presbyopia. It typically starts between 35 and 36 years in females and around 40 years of age in males. Your power will increase with age. There are some skin changes, such as loosening of the skin, wrinkles, and hair color turning gray or white; presbyopia is also a natural aging process in the eye.
Presbyopia cannot be reversed. The only possibility is that patients develop cataracts with increasing age, and with cataracts, some patients may experience improvement in presbyopia. It is better to wear your reading glasses because they will make you feel more comfortable. With aging, the lens becomes weak and stiff, failing to change shape and adapt.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks for the reply.
At the bottom of my report, it is written as SLE:BE:NAD. What does that mean? Thanks.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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