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A 43-year-old female asked:

Apart from presbyopia, at forties, can the ageing increase also the hyperopia and/or astigmatism degrading also the far vision?

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Dr. Tim Conradanswered

Ophthalmology 36 years experience

Yes: Eyes change over time and increases in hyperopia and/or astigmatism can occur. They can also change for the better.

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