Our eyes change as we grow older. Some changes are normal, some are not. As we get older the lens of the eye loses flexibility, making it harder t focus. Also, aging of the macula can affect our central vision and cause blank spot. Dry eye is also very common and can be treated with artificial tears. Loss of muscle strength will affect your sensitivity to light, and decreased peripheral vision can create blind spots which may affect your driving. Each of these can be treated to some extent. However, if you experience “floaters”, sudden loss of peripheral vision, or gray coloring in your pupil, see your eye doctor immediately as you could have a serious condition.

Key Takeaways:

• As we age, it becomes more difficult to see objects both close by and in our peripheral vision.
• AMB (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) can severely harm one’s central vision, making it difficult to read, drive and see faces.
• Dry eye syndrome is a natural condition that can be treated with artificial eye drops or omega-3s.

“If you’re over 40 and notice that you’re having trouble focusing or that your prescription no longer corrects your vision, you may have presbyopia.”

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