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What to Do When You’re Having Trouble Seeing Up Close
Many people around the age of 40 have trouble seeing up close. Sound like you? Don’t let these symptoms worry you too much. A decrease in vision is completely natural and can usually be easily remedied. Here are the most common reasons people have trouble seeing up close and how to treat them.
Why can’t I see things up close?
Inability to see objects clearly from a close distance can be the result of a few conditions. A common vision condition that causes blurry vision up close is called hyperopia, or farsightedness. Farsightedness is typically the result of a flat cornea or short eyeball, which causes light to focus indirectly on the retina.
But what if you’re just beginning to experience poor short-range vision around age 40? Hyperopia doesn’t normally develop with age, but a condition called presbyopia could be causing your age-related symptoms.
What causes presbyopia?
Presbyopia is thought to be caused by the gradual thickening of the eye’s lens as we age. Though our eyeballs don’t really grow during our lifetime, the muscles and tissues in our eyes lose their flexibility over time and the result is decreased vision.
If you’re suffering from presbyopia, you might notice that you have to move your phone or reading materials closer or further from your eyes to get them in focus. The constant strain on your eyes can cause visual fatigue and headaches. If you are experiencing these symptoms, a visit to an optometrist
might be in order.
What are my options?
Presbyopia has a fairly simple remedy. Though surgery is an option, most people find success from the use of reading glasses
and other prescription eyewear. Progressive lenses, also known as no-line bifocals, will treat the effects of presbyopia by sharpening your close-range vision without changing your long-range vision. Similar technology exists in multifocal contact lenses.
Many people have discovered, prescription eyewear can significantly improve quality of life by increasing visual clarity and reducing everyday symptoms like eyestrain and headaches.
Gradual decline in your vision can seem unnerving, but it’s completely natural and can easily be remedied. If you’re having trouble seeing up close, meet with an optometrist to find out how you can start seeing clearly again.
Dr. Steven C. Mather 1401 Union Street Lafayette, Indiana 47904 765.742.1955 Dear Esteemed Patients, After 43 years of dedicated service, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from my medical practice as of March 9th. It has been an incredible journey, one that I have cherished every moment of, and I am looking forward to spending more time on my new title of Grandpa. Our practice has rich history that dates back to 1946 with Dr. Peterson and in 1959 my uncle, Dr. Robert Mather, succeeded him. I was overjoyed to continue his legacy when I took over the practice in 1989. Over the years, we have built strong relations with our patients, and for that, we are profoundly grateful. Your loyalty and trust have been the driving force behind our success, and we cannot thank you enough for allowing us to be part of your lives for the past 78 years. I am thrilled to inform you that I have chosen to entrust the future of our practice to our friends at Norman and Miller Eyecare. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge, skill, and compassion, ensuring that you will continue to receive the highest quality of care. As I embark on this new chapter of my life, I do so with deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for each and every one of you. While I will miss seeing your familiar faces in the office, I am confident that you will be in excellent hands with Norman and Miller Eyecare. Please join me in welcoming them to our practice and continuing to entrust them with your healthcare needs. They share our commitment to providing personalized, compassionate care, and I am confident that they will uphold the legacy that we have worked so hard to build. They will continue to serve you at our 1401 Union Street location, however, if there is a location more convenient to you, your records will be available at all Norman and Miller Eyecare locations. Thank you once again for your trust and support over the years. It has been an honor and privilege to serve you, and I look forward to watching our practice flourish under the new leadership. With Warm Regards,
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