A 68-year-old man comes into your primary care clinic for a routine visit. He complains of increased difficulty reading the morning newspaper. He notes the problem has been occurring now for a few months and seems better when he borrows his wife's reading glasses. As a provider you should:

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Presbyopia is a common age-related condition where the eye's lens loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects. This is likely the cause of the patient's difficulty reading, and using reading glasses can help.

A 68-Year-Old Man Comes into Your Primary Care Clinic for a Routine