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Oct 10, 2025

5 min

What Happens to the Near Point of Accommodation as We Age?

Statistics indicate that a significant majority of people will experience a decline in near vision with age. The natural process of aging affects the eye's ability to focus, and understanding **what happens to the near point of accommodation as we age** is key to managing this inevitable change.

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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Why does the near point of accommodation often increase with age? Exploring presbyopia

Around age 45, most people begin noticing changes in their near vision, a condition known as presbyopia. This natural, age-related process answers the question: **Why does the near point of accommodation often increase with age?**, impacting the closest distance a person can see clearly.

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