Losing the ability to focus up close can make everyday tasks, like reading or using your phone, frustrating. At Eye MDs of Inland, Dr. Marc Shomer and Dr. Robert Gunzenhauser offer advanced solutions to help you regain clear, comfortable vision. With expert care and individualized attention, you can enjoy sharper focus and renewed visual freedom.
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is a natural, age-related change in your eye’s ability to focus on nearby objects. As you reach your 40s or 50s, the lens inside your eye gradually loses flexibility, making it harder to switch focus between near and distant vision. You might notice yourself holding reading material farther away or experiencing eye strain during close work. Dr. Shomer and Dr. Gunzenhauser diagnose and manage presbyopia with the utmost precision, offering solutions that restore clarity and comfort to your everyday visual experiences.
Signs & Symptoms of Presbyopia
- Difficulty reading small print, especially in dim lighting
- Holding books, menus, or phones farther away to see clearly
- Eye strain or headaches after close-up tasks
- Blurred vision when switching focus between near and distant objects
- The need for brighter light while reading or sewing
- Fatigue or discomfort during prolonged near work
- Increased dependence on reading glasses for everyday activities
How is Presbyopia Treated?
Treatment for presbyopia focuses on restoring your ability to see clearly at all distances. Depending on your visual needs, goals, and lifestyle, Dr. Shomer and Dr. Gunzenhauser may recommend reading glasses, bifocals, or advanced corrective lenses. For patients seeking long-term solutions, you may also consider multifocal intraocular lenses or refractive lens exchange, which can provide greater freedom from glasses while maintaining crisp, natural vision.
At Eye MDs of Inland, you’ll receive personalized, one-on-one care from a dedicated team. As a comprehensive ophthalmology practice, our doctors use advanced technology to craft tailored solutions for your vision needs. Every step of your vision care is explained in detail so you leave feeling confident, informed, and well cared for, knowing your eyesight is in the capable hands of two highly trained UCLA-educated ophthalmologists.
What Causes Presbyopia?
Inside your eye, a clear lens works with tiny focusing muscles to adjust your vision between near and far objects. Over time, this lens gradually becomes thicker and less flexible, and the surrounding muscles lose some of their ability to change its shape. As a result, your eyes struggle to focus on close-up tasks, such as reading or sewing.
While aging is the primary cause, several factors can influence when and how presbyopia develops, including:
- Natural loss of lens elasticity with age
- Reduced muscle strength in the eye’s focusing system
- Family history of early-onset presbyopia
- Chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease
- Prolonged use of near vision or digital screens
- Exposure to UV light, smoking, or other environmental factors
Rediscover Effortless Focus and Clarity
Eye MDs of Inland is led by board-certified ophthalmologists Dr. Marc Shomer and Dr. Robert Gunzenhauser, both of whom are trained at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. Their expertise in advanced vision correction enables them to design precise, individualized solutions for presbyopia. Schedule your presbyopia consultation in Upland, CA, today to experience clear, natural vision once again.
