Our bodies undergo many changes with the growing age, some of them are visible changes in the body due to the aging process. One such change is the gradual loss of near vision, a condition known as presbyopia. Presbyopia is a natural and unavoidable part of the aging process. If you are over 40 and starting to notice that reading books, checking your phone, or doing close-up work is becoming more difficult, presbyopia might be the reason.

This fact sheet is part of our Ophthalmology and Optometry Information Guide series, developed to help people understand eye conditions and their impact on navigating the built environment.