Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Chehalis
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 Lewis County Eye & 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 Lewis County Eye & 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 Doctor
Margaret Akesson O.D.
Language: English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Margaret Akesson, O.D., completed her Doctor of Optometry from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in 2024. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Washington State University in 2020. As a…
Patient Reviews
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641 Reviews
Mark F.- Sep 11, 2026
My first visit was very satisfactory. The staff is cheerful and immediately helpful, being fully pro... Show Morefessional without excess formality.
Dr. Akesson performed a detailed vision test and thorough eye examination, listened to my concerns about my current and future vision issues, was knowledgeable about my conditions (I’ve had two retinal detachments plus cataract surgery, oh and I’m old) and made useful suggestions and recommendations about things I could do to help stave off any degeneration.
Like many optometrist’s offices, they sell glasses but it didn’t feel as if that is the focus of the business, rather on patient eye health and ensuring the best vision achievable.
S. W.- Jul 27, 2026
I have gone here for multiple appointments and so has my 8 yr old. Friendly staff, nice selection of... Show More glasses, and they provide you with adequate information to make decisions (price, upgrades, insurance coverages, etc). Overall I'm happy with my service here.
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