Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in San Jose
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 Global Eyecare Optometry, 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 Global Eyecare Optometry
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
Helen Cheng O.D.
Helen Cheng, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley, where she was recognized by the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from…
Melissa Meng O.D.
Melissa Lau Meng, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry with cum laude honors from the Southern California College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in General Biology from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Meng…
Mindy Loh O.D.
Language: English
Mindy Loh, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Riverside. A Bay Area native, Dr. Loh is passionate…
Yunwei "Lily" Chang O.D.
Yunwei “Lily” Chang, O.D., is an experienced optometrist with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She is passionate about helping patients achieve healthier vision at every stage of life through personalized, patient-focused eye…
Patient Reviews
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Ringo O.- Nov 1, 2026
Dr. Loh and staffs are very professional and friendly, they also tried to save money for me. I high... Show Morely recommend Global eye care.
Joyce C.- Oct 23, 2026
I’ve been coming to Global Eye Care Optometry for years, and Dr. Cheng and her team have always take... Show Moren wonderful care of my entire family.
Recently, my eye became swollen and itchy, and since it was difficult to get a timely appointment with an ophthalmologist, I reached out to Dr. Cheng for a last-minute appointment. She was kind enough to squeeze me into her busy schedule. After examining my eye, she told me it was a stye and explained how to care for it at home. I followed her instructions and applied warm compresses, and my eye has since healed. I really appreciated her taking the time to examine my eye, explain what was going on, and guide me on what to do.
What I truly appreciate about Dr. Cheng is her genuine care for her patients. She takes the time to listen to me and chat with me, rather than making me feel like I’m just there for a routine exam. She makes me feel comfortable and cared for.
The entire staff is professional and helpful with everything from pretesting and retinal imaging to contact lens fittings and Ortho-K guidance. They are also very patient when explaining insurance benefits, which I really appreciate.
They also offer a fantastic selection of high-end frames, including Silhouette and OVVO. Over the years, I’ve bought four pairs of Silhouette frames and two pairs of OVVO frames here. They’ve held up so well that I’m still wearing them today. Whenever my prescription changes, I simply stop by to update my lenses.
I’m so grateful to Dr. Cheng and her amazing team for taking such good care of my family over the years. I highly recommend Global Eye Care Optometry!
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in San Jose
Hours Show More
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Railroad Medicare Beneficiaries
- United Health Care Community Plan
- WellCare
- Health Net
- Medicare Part B
- Alignment Healthcare
- Anthem PPO
- Alameda Alliance
- SHARP HEALTH PLAN
- Sutter Health Plus
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