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Are things looking a bit fuzzier than usual? Here’s how you can save your sight

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Presbyopia, the gradual loss of ability to focus on nearby objects, can start from the age of 35. (PHOTO: Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Presbyopia, the gradual loss of ability to focus on nearby objects, can start from the age of 35. (PHOTO: Gallo Images/Getty Images)

There’s an old saying that change is the only constant, and unfortunately that can also apply to our eyesight.

You might’ve found that things are looking a little less clear than they used to – especially if you’ve spent the past few years glued to your phone.

Optometrists have generally seen a rise in certain eye conditions linked to the amount of time we look at screens.

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