Newly Hyperopic at 33??

[jamesB180]

Please help, i have received a prescription of R: 0.75 -0.75 113, L: +0.75, -0.25 95. I am 33 years old and have never worn glasses before. What has caused this change suddenly? I read that i am too young for presbyopia!! Is it possible to jsut become long sighted for no reason like this. Please hwlp, i am really confused by this. Thanks very much

[jamesB180]

I will do this when i next will have my pupils dilated (retianl photo). Just one last question, if this is true, would that mean i could be in for a lot fo deterioration before this stabilises? Thanks so much for the advice.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

If you were having problems with near vision that means you are most likely hyperopic.  As mention in my first post you need a cycloplegic refraction.  A measurement of you glasses needs with you eye focusing muscle paryalyzed (dilated).  This measure your true refraction.  You are probably +1.5o to +2.00 or more to have symptoms at your age.


Dr. O>

[jamesB180]

Thanks for this reply, very much appreciated. I have had several opinions, and it has resulted in something similar to this, but not identical. i went to the eye doctor as i felt as though i needed some help with near vision. I suppose what i am most concenred about is the fact i could have presbyopia early, thus leaving me open to many more years of potential change then someone who develops this in late 40's. i udnerstand the natural limit is about +2.50 for this condition, related to the max stiffness of the lens?

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

This is an insignificant prescription.  Get a cycloplegic exam to see if this is really necessary.

Dr. O.