presbyopia
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of presbyopia
1785–95; < Greek presby- (combining form of présbys old, old man) + -opia
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A normal part of aging, presbyopia occurs when the eye becomes increasingly rigid, making it harder to focus on nearby objects.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
In addition to studying techniques to help treat cataracts, the researchers are applying their methods to study other major eye conditions, including presbyopia and myopia.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2023
This modest effect might be most useful for people in the early stages of presbyopia, who don’t need much corrective help.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2022
With age comes the loss of the flexibility of the lens, and a form of farsightedness called presbyopia results.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
In other words, there are two common imperfections of the human organ of sight; one called myopia, or "near-sightedness;" the presbyopia, or "far-sightedness."
From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)
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