Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Ashtabula
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 Shawnee Optical - Ashtabula, 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 Shawnee Optical - Ashtabula
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
Sarah Brook O.D.
Language: English
Sarah Brook, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2022 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Mount Union. Dr. Brook is originally from Jefferson, Ohio, and…
Chelsea Locy-Fowler O.D.
Language: English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- Professional Certification
Dr. Chelsea Locy-Fowler completed her pre-requisites for Optometry school at Hiram College, where she majored in biology and minored in chemistry; she then continued her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry degree from Illinois…
Patient Reviews
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149 Reviews
Angel- Sep 3, 2026
Everyone was extremely kind, patient, and pleasant to work with. The staff took the time to explain ... Show Moreeverything and answer our questions, and both the staff and doctor were very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable throughout the process.
I will say that I was a little confused in the beginning about the differences between the Acuity, Performance, and Basic lens options. With our particular prescription and situation, I understand why Basic wasn't an option. Unfortunately, glasses can become extremely expensive nowadays, even when you choose a frame that stays within the amount covered by your insurance.
One thing I especially appreciated was the thoroughness of the eye exam. Rather than relying solely on the machine that takes the initial measurements of the eyes, the doctor also performed the traditional testing where each eye is checked and the prescription is fine-tuned by asking which lenses look better or worse. I understand that some other locations may rely more heavily on the automated measurements without doing as much of that additional fine-tuning, so I really appreciated the extra care taken to make sure the prescription was right.
Overall, my experience with the staff and doctor was very positive. Everyone was knowledgeable, kind, patient, and willing to take the time to explain things rather than making us feel rushed.
Michelle D.- Jul 31, 2026
The staff is very friendly ! Always feel welcomed when arriving !
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Ashtabula
Is presbyopia impacting your daily life?
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