If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you've probably noticed your eyes have changed. Most notably the loss of near focusing ability. Most people start to notice a change in there eyes at age forty. At some point after the age forty, everyone starts to experience blurred vision while doing work near eyes. Short-sighted people may prefer to remove their specs for reading at this point. Also at age forty, your risk of eye diseases increases. Regular eye exams can help detect early signs of diseases that may have few or no symptoms. The lens in the eye stiffens with age, so it is less able to focus when you view something up close. The result is blurred near vision and this is called Presbyopia. There are many spectacle and contact lens solutions for Presbyopia, but are best considered in relation to the individuals lifestyle and vocational needs.