Vision conditions
Presbyopia (Age-related long-sightedness)
Presbyopia makes it harder to focus on close-up tasks such as reading, sewing, or checking your phone. It’s a normal part of ageing and can be easily assessed to determine suitable correction options for your lifestyle needs.
What happens when you have Presbyopia
Understanding age-related changes
Presbyopia is a natural age-related change in near vision. As we age, the lens inside the eye becomes less stretchable, making it harder to focus on close objects such as phones or small print. This typically begins in the 40s and may gradually progress over time.
In Singapore, about 1 in 2 adults aged 40 and above experience near-vision difficulty. Regular eye examinations help ensure your vision correction remains appropriate as these changes occur.
Signs & Symptoms
Are you struggling with these signs?
Eye strain is often the first silent sign of uncorrected vision
- Difficulty focusing on near reading or phone screens
- Holding materials farther away to see clearly
- Eye strain or tired eyes after close work
- Trouble reading in dim lighting
Symptoms often develop gradually. You might not realize how much clarity you have lost until you experience these daily struggles:
Does this sound like you? Book an assessment today.
Managing Presbyopia effectively
Tailored vision correction
Depending on your age, daily activities, and eye health, your ophthalmologist may suggest:
Clarifying Your Concerns
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that vision correction is a significant decision. Here are honest, transparent answers to the questions we hear most often from our patients.
Presbyopia is a condition where the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, making it difficult to focus on close objects. It typically starts affecting people after the age of 40.
Common symptoms include difficulty reading small print, eye strain when looking at close objects, and the need to hold books or phones at arm’s length.
Treatment options include reading glasses, contact lenses, or even surgical solutions such as TransPRKPlus or lens implants, depending on your suitability.
The Ministry of Health classifies laser vision correction as a lifestyle procedure, so Medisave is not claimable. However, we offer 0% interest installment plans to make the procedure accessible.
If you are experiencing difficulty with close-up tasks like reading or using your phone, it’s a good idea to arrange an eye examination to determine the best solution for you.
Monovision corrects one eye for near vision and the other for distance. While it can reduce the need for reading glasses, it may not be ideal for everyone.
OneLaser™ TransPRK Plus is a customised, no-touch laser vision correction procedure designed to address presbyopia (age-related near vision difficulty), with or without other refractive errors such as myopia or astigmatism.
Using advanced excimer laser technology with real-time tracking, the cornea is gently reshaped in a single-step, bladeless treatment to improve near and functional vision. Suitability depends on your eye health, prescription, and visual needs, which are determined during a detailed eye assessment.