presbyopia
Definitions
A gradual, age-related loss of the eyes' ability to focus actively on nearby objects.
Farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, occurring typically in middle and old age.
Examples
As people reach their mid-forties, they often begin to experience presbyopia, making it difficult to focus on close-up tasks like reading.
My optometrist explained that presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process and can be easily corrected with reading glasses.
Because of his presbyopia, he now holds his smartphone at arm's length to see the text clearly.
Synonyms
farsightedness long-sightedness age-related vision loss hyperopia