Can Lower The Quality Of Life, This Is The Cause And Impact Of Presbiopia

JAKARTA - With age, the body will experience a series of changes, including in the eyes. One eye condition that can arise is prebiopia, which usually attacks when it enters the age of 40.

Currently, prebiopia prevalence is increasing, with the estimated person suffering from it reaching 2.1 billion in 2030. This can happen related to today's modern lifestyle, such as the use of mobile phones.

"Prevalence for presbiopia globally continues to increase as the life expectancy and intensity of demand for close vision in the modern era, such as using cell phones," said Subspecialist Catarak, Lensa and Refractive Surgery Doctor JEC Eye Hospitals and Clinics as well as Head of Mata JEC Bekasi Main Clinic, Dr. Nashrul Ihsan, Sp.M(K), in Kedoya, West Jakarta, recently.

Presbiopia or old eyes are physiological conditions that occur due to decreased lens accommodation, which makes it difficult for sufferers to see in close proximity. This disease occurs due to age factors, conditions in which the eye loses its flexibility.

"It will change 40 and above, we read it is difficult, once we write it is also difficult," he said.

Apart from age, presbiopia can also occur because the habit of seeing objects is too close. Especially for people who work requires a focus on vision, the occurrence of presbiopia may be faster.

"There are some people who are prone to presbiopia, usually people who like to see close, work closely in detail, usually the presbiopia is first," he explained.

As for the impact of prebiopia, a number of studies say that prebiopia can reduce the quality of life of sufferers. This is because presbiopia makes it difficult for sufferers to see objects or short distance writings, which of course interfere with various activities so that the quality of life can decrease

Presbiopia is also often accompanied by secondary symptoms in the form of eye fatigue, headaches after reading. Patients will experience the potential to decrease their daily productivity, which is actually very important for survival.

Therefore, presbiopia must be handled so that the quality of life is maintained properly. To overcome presbiopia, you can use bifocal glasses or by performing a Reflective Lens Exchange (RLE) procedure, namely replacing the natural lens of the eye with a planting lens.

"RLE is the ideal procedure for those who are uncomfortable wearing glasses and want a long-term solution," concluded Doctor Nashrul.