Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Tucson
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 Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th, 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 Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th
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
Paul Cinalli O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Cinalli has been in practice for 33 years (1981) and has been with Alvernon Optical since 1992. He especially enjoys helping those who have special contact lens needs. He enjoys playing guitar, bicycling, hiking, and reading. Dr.…
Anna Jones O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Anna Jones, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2009 and completed her undergraduate studies at Western Kentucky University. Her special fields of interest include pediatric and geriatric eye exams,…
Jeffrey Lewis O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Jeffrey Lewis, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry in 1994. He completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1990. Dr.…
Patient Reviews
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Karen N. - Sep 4, 2026
Great staff and Dr Cinalli is the best. Arianna was so helpful with helping me find just the right f... Show Morerame. Also the lady at the front desk that checks you in and does the test with you, she’s been with Alvernon Optical for years, she is also great! Very thorough and patient. I have been coming to this location for years.
Brian i. - Aug 30, 2026
Dr. Lewis is great! He was thorough and is easy to talk to.
Ariana and the rest of the staff were al... Show Morel very helpful. I had a great experience at Alvernon Optical!
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Tucson
Hours Show More
- Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
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- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- EyeMed
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Avesis
- Blue Cross
- MetLife
- Advantage Care
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