3 Ways to Check if you Have Presbyopia

www.PoshEyewear.com 3 Ways to Check if you have Presbyopia Also known as the short-armed syndrome, this vision disorder affects adults aged 65 and above. Here's how to check if it is slowly affecting your eyes. What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia or "short-armed syndrome" decreases our ability to focus on near objects.2 Symptoms to Watch Out for 1. Are you above 40 years old? Presbyopia is a non-preventable, age-related disorder. Jt occurs between the age of 40 - 65 Your eyesight begins to worsen more rapidly by the time you reach 65. 2. How far can you see small prints? PRESBYOPIA NORMAL 3 inches or less 6 inches 12 - 16 inches Remember, the farther the distance, the better! 3. Are you experiencing any one of the following? [ ] Blurry Vision [ ] Double Vision [ ] Rapid Loss of Visual Acuity [ ] Cannot see distant objects clearly Eyestrain with or without dry eyes Diagnosis. The best way to find out if you do have presbyopia is to visit an optometrist and to get your eyes checked; however, if any of the three symptoms above are present, get yourself a pair of reading glasses as early as NOW. Protect your eyes from further damage with expert eye care advice from www.PoshEyewear.com Source: [1] Posh Eyewear | www.PoshEyewear.com [21 Presbyopla - Vision and Presbyopia | http://vislon.about.com www.PoshEyewear.com 3 Ways to Check if you have Presbyopia Also known as the short-armed syndrome, this vision disorder affects adults aged 65 and above. Here's how to check if it is slowly affecting your eyes. What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia or "short-armed syndrome" decreases our ability to focus on near objects.2 Symptoms to Watch Out for 1. Are you above 40 years old? Presbyopia is a non-preventable, age-related disorder. Jt occurs between the age of 40 - 65 Your eyesight begins to worsen more rapidly by the time you reach 65. 2. How far can you see small prints? PRESBYOPIA NORMAL 3 inches or less 6 inches 12 - 16 inches Remember, the farther the distance, the better! 3. Are you experiencing any one of the following? [ ] Blurry Vision [ ] Double Vision [ ] Rapid Loss of Visual Acuity [ ] Cannot see distant objects clearly Eyestrain with or without dry eyes Diagnosis. The best way to find out if you do have presbyopia is to visit an optometrist and to get your eyes checked; however, if any of the three symptoms above are present, get yourself a pair of reading glasses as early as NOW. Protect your eyes from further damage with expert eye care advice from www.PoshEyewear.com Source: [1] Posh Eyewear | www.PoshEyewear.com [21 Presbyopla - Vision and Presbyopia | http://vislon.about.com