Major Age-Related Eye Diseases

Major Age-Related Eye Diseases E F P TO Z There are several eye problems that are more common among people as they age, although they can affect anyone at any LPET PECFD EDFCZP FELOPZD age. DEFPOTEC Your risk of developing glaucoma increases with each decade after According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), macular degeneration affects more than 1.75 million people in Macular Glaucoma age 40, from around 1 % in Degeneration your 40s to up to 12 % in your the United States. 8os. These are tiny spots or specks that float across the field of vision. Most people According to the NEI, Diabetic Floaters approximately 10.2 million notice them in well-lit rooms Retinopathy Americans over age 40 are or outdoors on a bright day. known to have diabetes. Vision & Aging Risks increase for cataracts, glaucoma & macular degeneration . * You can't escape presbyopia (difficulty with near vision focus). * Ability to see in low lighting decreases. Most people in this age group already have or will develop cataracts. Be aware of increased risk of dry eye & *Presbyopia becomes more advanced. * Age-related eye changes * Color vision declines, and visual fields begin to cause visual disturbances such as spots & floaters. computer vision narrow. * Risk of dry eye increases for women after menopause. syndrome. Age Age Age Age 40s 50s 60s 70s A healthy diet and wise lifestyle choices, such as not smoking, are your best natural defenses against vision loss as you age. Designed & Developed in Public Interest By Retinasurgeon.uk.com Source - https://www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes/aging eye