Presbyopia (which literally means "aging eye") is an age-related eye condition that makes it more difficult to see up close, such as when you are reading. Like gray hair and wrinkles, presbyopia is a symptom caused by the natural course of aging, not a disease. The first signs of presbyopia are usually noticed between the ages of 40 and 50, and can include:

• difficulty focusing on fine print and/or small objects (particularly in low light);
• the need to hold reading materials further away in order to focus;
• eyestrain when reading for long periods; and/or,
• momentary blurred vision when transitioning between viewing distances.

Presbyopia differs from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism, which are related to the shape of the eyeball and are caused by genetic and environmental factors. Unlike these commonly known eye disorders, presbyopia is simply a symptom of aging and eventually affects every individual.

Refocus Group is currently conducting clinical research studies to determine if their Scleral Spacing Procedure (SSP) will eliminate the need for corrective eyewear arising from presbyopia.

See if you’re eligible to participate in one of Refocus’s studies.