The Effects of Presbyopia on Performance Vision

Abstract

Presbyopia has been a condition that eye doctors have largely diagnosed based on age or clinical testing. Although the effects of presbyopia are typically very predictable in a clinical setting; its effects on real-world visual performance are far less predictable and relatively poorly understood. With more and more Baby Boomers and Gen X maintaining an active lifestyle, performance vision becomes a priority. This article aims to explore what is known about how visual performance can be maximized despite the progressionof presbyopia and identifies areas where research is needed.