Farsightedness is technically called presbyopia, and that’s when you can’t clearly see things that are close. “This happens when the lens of the eye — which helps your eye focus on objects — becomes more rigid, a common occurrence as we age. That’s why you may start to notice you have to hold reading materials farther away, starting at around age 40,” Abugo said.The corrective options for farsightedness are the same as for nearsightedness: reading glasses, contact lenses or surgery.