Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Pittsburgh
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 AEG 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 AEG 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 Doctors
Robert Bittel O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Robert P. Bittel, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bittel has been involved in laser vision consultation since 1998,…
Matthew Bittel O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Matthew R. Bittel, O.D., M.P.H., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. After three years at the University of Pittsburgh, University Honors College, he was granted early…
Katherine Mehalik O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Katherine Mehalik, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown as a Presidential Scholar. Dr.…
Jeffrey Duncan O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Jeffrey Duncan, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1991. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1987. Dr. Duncan provides primary eye care,…
Brittany Nault O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Brittany Nault, O.D. graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2022 with honors. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Findlay where she also had a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Nault's…
Patient Reviews
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Mary F. - May 23, 2026
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We've been coming here for a few years for both ourselves and our kids. The staff and doctors have a... Show Morell been friendly, caring, and have gone out of their way to help us. My son lost his glasses, and the staff spent extra time helping us figure out the most cost efficient way to replace them. One of my kids also has anxiety, and the staff and doctors help him feel comfortable during exams. We've always gotten quick responses anytime we've needed help or had questions, and appointments have always been on time and run smoothly. We've had a good experience at this practice.
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Pittsburgh
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- Monday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Spectera
- EyeMed
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- MetLife
- Aetna
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