Understand why presbyopia happens—from the natural stiffening of the eye’s lens with age to how it mirrors the aging of a tree trunk, and why it's not about "weak" muscles but about biology.
Explore a wide range of solutions—including single vision glasses, progressive lenses, monovision and multifocal contacts, smartphone tricks, better lighting, and even emerging eye drops that improve near vision temporarily.
Learn why attitude matters—and how to embrace aging with grace, let go of shame around reading glasses, and make personalized choices based on your lifestyle and visual needs without compromising confidence or comfort.
Dr. Rani Banik is America’s Integrative Eye Doctor. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Integrative and Functional Medicine. Dr. Rani focuses on the root cause of eye diseases, and...
Dr. Jennifer Lyerly is a practicing optometrist based in Raleigh, NC, and the co-founder of Defocus Media. She specializes in presbyopia and is passionate about providing patients with innovative and personalized vision solutions. Through her...