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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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
Ophthalmologists might offer surgical procedures to fix presbyopia, such as corneal inlays, LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy and lens implants.
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
The loss of the ability to accommodate with age is called presbyopia, which is corrected by the use of a converging lens to add power for close vision.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
"Old sight," known as presbyopia, is a common defect of vision in advancing years.
From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.
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