presbyopia
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of presbyopia
1785–95; < Greek presby- (combining form of présbys old, old man) + -opia
Example Sentences
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Uncorrected presbyopia, not surprisingly, makes it harder for breadwinners to support their families.
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
Eye doctors can help advise you about the many options for presbyopia.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2022
After the age of 40, many people start developing presbyopia, a medical term rooted in the Greek phrase for old eyes.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 15, 2022
Still another defect of vision is known as presbyopia or farsightedness due to old age.
From The Science of Human Nature A Psychology for Beginners by William Henry Pyle
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