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I have problem reading through my glasses this year. am i getting old (only 39)?

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Presbyopia: From ages 38-52, the natural lens loses its ability to focus at near through spectacles or contacts. There are a variety of excellent ways to compensate for this (termed presbyopia) which you ophthalmologist can recommend for you.

Answered 5/4/2012

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