Presbyopia

Celeste loved getting up every morning and having breakfast at her favorite coffee shop. What she liked the most, apart from tasting the creamy coffee that one of the people in charge of the place was preparing, was being able to enjoy her favorite book. There was no time of the day that she enjoyed more! She, a book and a delicious coffee.

However, one morning, in addition to realizing that the waitress had forgotten to leave the usual cupcake on her table, she felt the need to set the book aside more than usual to read correctly. Actually, it was not the first time she had experienced it, since a season ago, it also began to cost her to read the messages on his mobile phone.

At first, she thought it was a temporary problem or the result of fatigue from long hours of work but, noting that her loss of vision had increased, she finally decided to go to her eye doctor to perform a review. What Celeste did not know yet, was that she suffers from tired or presbyopic sight.

And you, are you also turning your phone or your eyes to read these lines correctly? Do not worry, the story of Celeste is not an isolated case of tired or presbyopic sight nobody gets rid! That is, it is associated with age and begins to manifest itself between 40 and 50 years.

Surely you are wondering tired sight me? But I have always had a great view! Will I be getting older? Celeste was also asking herself the same questions. She could not imagine that she would also need to wear glasses to see up close, that's for grandmothers! She said to herself. However, eyestrain or presbyopia can also, for various reasons, appear much earlier.

Do not be alarmed, because today we are going to explain what tired eyesight is, what are the usual symptoms and, above all, how to correct it in order to have a better quality of life.

What is tired or presbyopic sight?

Presbyopia or tired eyesight is the difficulty we experience to focus on objects at short distances. It is usually noticed between 40 and 45 years, but several factors can determine its appearance. So, if you already use glasses or contact lenses, it is possible that these symptoms of tired eyes take a little longer to manifest.

It is also accentuated with eyestrain or presbyopia, the need to have a good lighting to perform an activity that requires a great effort to focus on an object closely. For example, to perform activities such as reading, writing or sewing. In addition, this ocular fatigue will increase as the day progresses.

What is the difference between tired eyesight and eyestrain?

It is true that both the tired sight with visual fatigue have certain symptoms, however, the causes of these symptoms are different. Accordingly, visual fatigue is caused by occasional overexertion over a long period of time. This literally tires the ciliary muscles and causes the changes in the shape of the lens, which allows close focusing, momentarily difficult.

The headaches after overexposure to digital screens, for example, is a direct consequence of how we make use of new technologies. In Spain, children under 30 spend an average of 10 and a half hours a day viewing screens; between 31 and 45 years the average is 9.3 hours; between 46 and 60 years they dedicate 8.3 hours and, finally, people from 60 years of age, 3.8 hours.

In the case of tired eyesight or presbyopic sight, it is a visual defectas a result of the passage of time. It occurs because the lens has lost its elasticity and, consequently, its ability to change shape. It is important to note that when tired eye symptoms are manifested, episodes of visual fatigue become more frequent.

How to prevent eye strain?

Actually, not much can be done to prevent eye strain. The only thing you can do is try to delay its appearance through the performance of visual therapy exercises that strengthens the ciliary muscles and convergence, in such a way that they can partially compensate for the inflexibility of the lens. At the end of the process, you will get between 2.5 and 3 diopters of tired eyesight.

How to treat tired eyesight?

The good news is that today there are many more solutions to correct the problems arising from tired eyesight. Until a few years ago, the only option available to correct this condition was to wear progressive glasses.

Today, there are solutions such as multifocal contact lenses or, even, it is possible to replace the eye lens with an artificial lens through surgery. In any case, your ophthalmologist will be the one to advise you on which is the most appropriate method for you, although it is also important that you consider if you really want to subject yourself to a surgery, however simple it may be.

If you do not want to wear glasses because they are uncomfortable or you do not want to undergo an operation, we recommend that you opt for contact lenses to correct presbyopia. You can find in the market a wide variety of monthly contact lenses, as well as daily contact lenses. This type of lens works like a target, that is, through the central circle it focuses closely, through the next one farther and so on.

It may be difficult for you to adapt to your new multifocal lenses at the beginning, as well as progressive glasses. However, in the long run, it is a very comfortable option that will make your life easier and, above all, you will not have to stop enjoying what you like most!