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Presbyopia

In presbyopia, the lens thickens and loses its flexibility, and the eye cannot focus on a near object. Light entering the eye is focused (focal point) behind the retina instead of on the retina. This causes blurred vision.

Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Carol L. Karp, MD
- Ophthalmology
Last Updated July 7, 2007

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Last Updated: July 07, 2007
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