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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
age-related farsightednesspresbyopic conditionage-related hyperopia
Antonyms / Antônimos
myopianearsightedness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
presbiopia
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
presbiopia
Common usage in medical and optometry contexts
Portugal
presbiopia
Portuguese medical terminology, identical to Brazilian usage
Popular Brazilian Portuguese
vista cansada
Colloquial term meaning 'tired vision', commonly used by lay people

Related Words

presbyopiclensaccommodationrefractive errorastigmatismhyperopiaoptometryophthalmology

Related Idioms & Phrases

to need reading glasses due to presbyopia
presbyopia sets in
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