PRESBYOPIA (AGE-RELATED)

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"Doc good morning, please eeh is there any way you can make my arm longer because I noticed that I'm no longer able to read my Bible and newspaper or anything written in tiny prints the way I used to, unless I move it very far away from me. Infact i think my arms are now shorter, if you can make my arm longer I'll be very grateful. I even noticed that I no longer see objects very close to me clearly,  water comes out of my eyes, and my eye pains  me whenever I try to look at my Bible or phone"
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This was the  complaint of a 41 year old man, and the eye condition is known as PRESBYOPIA.
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PRESBYOPIA is an age-related condition whereby there's a gradual loss of near focusing ability,  due to hardening of the lens of the eye causing the eye to focus light behind rather than on the retina when looking at close objects, and it can only be corrected with the use of Prescription glasses.
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CAUSE
Aging resulting in hardening of the lens of the eye.
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ONSET
Progressively worsening in those 35 years old and above.
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SYMPTOMS
Presbyopia develops gradually. You may first notice these signs and symptoms after age 35:
1.A tendency to hold reading material farther away to make the letters clearer.
2. Difficulty reading tiny prints particularly in low light conditions.
3. Blurred vision at normal reading distance (40cm).
3. Tearing
4. Eye Strain or headaches after reading or doing close-up work.
5. Headache after reading or working on your computer
6. Fatique
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RISK FACTORS
1. Age: 35 years and above.
2. Medical conditions: Hyperopia (long sightedness) diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases.
3. Prolonged use of Drugs: Anti-depressants, anti-histamines, diuretics.
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NOTE that The onset of correction for presbyopia varies among those with certain professions In particular teachers, pastors, lecturers, bankers, doctors, and construction workers notice Presbyopia earlier than farmers and homemakers who might notice it late.

Wheher you read or not, Presbyopia will surely catch up with you, because you'll have difficulty threading a needle, slicing vegetables, cutting your nails, picking beans, using the TV remote.etc.
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MANAGEMENT PLAN
Reading Glasses, Contact Lens, surgery.
 Make sure you visit your EYE CARE PRACTITIONER once you notice any of these symptoms.
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If you're 35 years and above and you had diffulty reading this post, then you should see your eye doctor.😁

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