Presbyopia is the inability of the lens to accommodate for near vision due to aging. What is the common treatment?

• A. Glasses or contacts
• B. Laser surgery
• C. Medication
• D. No treatment

Answer: (A)

Presbyopia occurs when the lens of the eye becomes less flexible with age, making near tasks harder. The most common and practical fix is wearing corrective lenses—glasses or contact lenses—that restore the needed focusing power for close vision. This includes reading glasses, bifocals, or progressive lenses, and multifocal contacts. It’s noninvasive, adjustable, and widely available, making it the typical first-line solution for this condition. Laser surgery and other approaches exist, but they’re less common and not suitable for everyone, and medications aren’t a standard treatment for presbyopia.