Bolt Eye Group · Presbyopia
Reading glasses are not your only option
After 40, almost everyone starts holding things farther away to read. That is presbyopia. We help you choose the option that fits your life.
What is presbyopia?
A normal part of getting older.
The lens inside your eye is flexible when you are young, which lets it change focus from far to near. With age it gets stiffer, and close-up focusing gets harder. It usually starts in the early to mid 40s and keeps changing for years.
Holding things farther away
Menus, phones and labels need to be held at arm’s length.
Eye strain up close
Tired eyes or headaches after reading or close work.
Needing more light
Small print is harder to read in dim light.
Watch
See it for yourself
Your options
Ways to see clearly up close.
Computer and reading glasses
Glasses set up for screens, desk work or reading.
Multifocal contact lenses
Contacts that let you see far and near without readers for most tasks.
Learn more →Monovision
One eye set for distance and one for near, with contacts or after laser vision surgery such as LASIK. We try it with contacts first.
Presbyopia eye drops
For some people, prescription drops can improve near vision for part of the day.
Learn more →Refractive surgery
Some people choose surgery. We help you decide and care for you before and after surgery.
Learn more →
Questions
Presbyopia questions.
Can I prevent presbyopia?
No. It happens to everyone as the lens ages, even people who never needed glasses before.
Are store-bought readers OK?
They can work for simple needs, but they do not correct astigmatism or differences between your eyes, and they are not a substitute for an eye exam.
Five offices · Book online any time
Book a presbyopia consultation
Pick your office to book online, or call or text us. Same-day visits are available for red, painful or injured eyes, on the days each office is open.
575 Professional Dr Suite 100
Mon – Thu · 9 – 5
Every other Sat · 9 – 2 (by appointment)
678-993-2020
Book Lawrenceville
131 Upper Riverdale Rd
Thu & Fri · 8 – 5
770-994-9913
Book Riverdale
We accept VSP, EyeMed, Medicare and most major medical plans (BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, Humana), plus Davis, Spectera and other vision plans. HSA/FSA cards and CareCredit welcome.