1. Basis for Treatment
Unmanaged presbyopia can result in significant visual disability,
depending on factors such as the individual patient's amplitude of
accommodation, refractive error, and nature of the near vision tasks.
Given the variety of spectacle and contact lens management options
available, most patients should not experience significant disability due
to presbyopia. (See Appendix Figure 1 for an overview of patient
management.)
2. Available Treatment Options
A variety of options are available for optical correction of presbyopia,
and the optometrist makes recommendations on the basis of the patient's
specific vocational and avocational needs. It is the optometrist's
responsibility to counsel the patient regarding these options and to guide
the patient in the selection of appropriate eyewear. All types of