Minimizing the burden of uncorrected presbyopia and its impact on reduced productivity

Presbyopia is a common refractory error, and multiple people across the globe are affected by the condition. The objectives of the current article are to ascertain the consequences of uncorrected presbyopia, identify the barriers which can influence the uptake of eye care services for presbyopia corrections, and propose targeted interventions to minimize the unmet needs. The timely treatment of the condition can significantly improve the employability prospects and can also improve the quality of life. However, more often than not, the condition remains untreated, as it does not bring acute problems in the life of the affected person. The available literature clearly indicates that uncorrected presbyopia accounts for a reduction in the productivity of the affection person. There arises the need to acknowledge the significance of the problem and adopt a concerted approach to reduce the magnitude of the problem and simultaneously also improve productivity.