Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Pittsburgh
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is an age-related vision condition that causes near objects to appear blurry. It typically starts in a person’s 40’s, when the lens of the eye begins to stiffen and lose flexibility. This makes it difficult to focus on nearby objects.
Presbyopia can significantly impact your quality of life. Regular daily activities like reading books, instruction manuals and food labels, scrolling through your phone, threading a needle and other close-up tasks can become daunting.
The good news is, with the help of AEG Vision, this common vision condition can be effectively managed, so you won’t have to compromise on your quality of life.
Presbyopia Treatment Options
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Eyeglasses
- Prescription reading glasses
- Bifocals: for distance and near vision correction
- Progressive multifocals: see objects at a near, intermediate or far distance
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Contact lenses
- Bifocal contact lenses: different sections for reading and distance prescriptions
- Monovision contact lenses: distance prescription in one eye and reading prescription in the other eye
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Laser surgery
Changes the shape of the cornea to correct vision. Some examples include:
- LASIK
- LASEK
- Photorefractive keratectomy
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Lens implant
An eye surgeon removes your natural lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens. This new lens is flexible and can restore your ability to focus on near objects.
See better and feel your best with AEG Vision
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Presbyopia treatment corrects age-related farsightedness to enable you to see close-up objects, such as books and electronic screens more clearly. Treatments include:
- Eyeglasses
- Contact lenses
- Laser surgery
- Lens implants
Currently, there is no cure. The good news is that our optometrists can recommend a variety of treatment options to help you see your best, from near to far.
If you’re over 40 and struggle with any of the following, you may have presbyopia.
- Holding a book or a screen at arm’s length to see it more clearly
- Needing larger print or font size to read
- Blurry vision while reading
- Difficulty reading in dim light
- Eye strain and headaches when focusing on near objects
If you have one or more of these signs, schedule an eye exam and ask us about glasses, contact lenses, or other presbyopia treatment options.
If it’s hard for you to read and to see things at a distance, bifocals may be your perfect solution. With bifocals, you can get two prescriptions in one. One corrects farsightedness and the other corrects nearsightedness. We offer several different types of bifocal lenses to suit your personal preference.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Christopher Short O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Christopher Short, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Indiana University in 1999 and earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Iowa in 1995. Dr. Short has been practicing for more than 20 years and takes great…
Samantha Jenkins O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Samantha Jenkins completed her undergraduate schooling at Youngstown State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology. She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science and a…
Brandy Keener O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Brandy Keener completed her undergraduate schooling at West Virginia University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science; she furthered her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry degree from Ohio State University…
Patient Reviews
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Ken C. - Jun 11, 2026
Was in town for business and lost my contact lenses, stopped by and they provided me with some sampl... Show Morees quickly, great help! Thank you
Rachel B. - May 20, 2026
Today was my first time here and I will definitely be returning! Dr. Short was so kind & personable ... Show Moreand took the time to explain what he was doing/why — he was truly the nicest optometrist I’ve ever encountered in my 20+ years’ worth of eye doctor appointments. My appointment began right on time and everybody I encountered was friendly and helpful. The storefront itself was also very clean. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a new eye doctor.
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Pittsburgh
Hours Show More
- Monday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Spectera
- EyeMed
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- National Vision Administration (NVA)
- VBA
- Metlife
- Blue Cross
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Is presbyopia impacting your daily life?
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