Logo
dictionary thesaurus

presbyopia

noun
pres·​by·​o·​pia | \ ˌprez-bē-ˈō-pē-ə How to pronounce presbyopia (audio) , ˌpres-\

Definition of presbyopia

: a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision
Other Words from presbyopia Example Sentences Learn More about presbyopia

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from presbyopia

presbyopic \ ˌprez-​bē-​ˈō-​pik How to pronounce presbyopic (audio) , -​ˈä-​ , ˌpres-​ How to pronounce presbyopic (audio) \ adjective or noun

Examples of presbyopia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 For the graying set that thinks these glasses are more Thomas Dolby than Harry Potter, reading anything is more difficult, because of presbyopia, the gradual inability of the eye to focus due to age. — Roger Hibbert, WIRED, "Review: Superfocus Glasses," 11 Feb. 2011 Just as presbyopia is no longer a major problem — thanks to eye glasses — many physical impairments of old age will cease being disabilities with the use of technology. — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Baby boomers fuel wave of products meant to help them live longer and better," 30 June 2017

First Known Use of presbyopia

1767, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for presbyopia

New Latin, from Greek presbys old man + New Latin -opia

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for presbyopia

presbyopia

noun
pres·​by·​opia | \ ˌprez-bē-ˈō-pē-ə How to pronounce presbyopia (audio) , ˌpres- How to pronounce presbyopia (audio) \

Medical Definition of presbyopia

: a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision

WORD OF THE DAY

garrulous

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!