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Hello doctors, i need glasses when reading something closely and not need it for seeing regularly. what is this called?
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Presbyopia: Basically, the natural lens in your eyes is not as flexible as it used to be. So when you bring something up close, the lens can't flex enough to focus the light to make a clear image. The reading glasses help bring the light back in focus.
Answered 5/11/2014
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