presbyopia
[/ˌprezbɪˈoʊpiə/]
nounfemininepl: presbyopias
presbiopia
1. A refractive condition of the eye that occurs with aging, in which the lens loses elasticity and the eye's ability to focus on near objects diminishes, typically becoming noticeable after age 40
Many people develop presbyopia in their forties and need reading glasses.
Muitas pessoas desenvolvem presbiopia nos seus quarenta anos e precisam de óculos de leitura.
2. Age-related farsightedness that makes it difficult to see objects up close without corrective lenses
Presbyopia is a natural part of aging and affects nearly everyone eventually.
A presbiopia é uma parte natural do envelhecimento e afeta praticamente todos eventualmente.
Presbyopia is commonly discussed in both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts as part of normal aging. In Brazil, the colloquial term 'vista cansada' (tired vision) is frequently used among the general population, while 'presbiopia' is the formal medical term used by ophthalmologists and optometrists. The condition is so prevalent that reading glasses are widely available and socially normalized across all age groups experiencing this condition.
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