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Why am i unable to read at close range in recent times?

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Presbyopia: Presbyopia usually starts around the age 40. It's an age-related process and generally is believed to stem from a gradual thickening and loss of flexibility of the natural lens inside your eye. Reading glasses or prescription bifocals are the treatment.

Answered 9/13/2013

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