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I'm just wondering what causes farsightedness?
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Inheritance: Mostly. Most people are confused between farsightedness and the need for reading glasses, presbyopia. Presbyopia affects everyone eventually but generally can manifest at age 40 years.
Answered 6/18/2013
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