Aging Eyes – Vision Problems – Presbyopia – Floaters – Dry Eyes – Tearing – Cata
Aging and Your Eyes Did you know that many older people have good eyesight into their 80’s and beyond? Growing older does not always mean you see poorly. But age brings changes that can weaken your eyes. There are some easy things to try when these changes happen. You might add brighter lights in more places around the house–like at work counters, stairways, and favorite reading places. This may help you see better and can sometimes prevent accidents caused by weak eyesight. While older people have more eye problems and eye diseases than younger people, you can prevent or correct many of them by: • Seeing your doctor regularly to check for diseases like diabetes, which could cause eye problems if not treated. • Having a complete eye exam with an eye specialist every 1 to 2 years. Most eye diseases can be treated when they are found early. The eye doctor should enlarge (dilate) your pupils by putting drops in your eyes.
