As we age, so do our eyes. Starting in our late thirties or forties, it is common for people to develop Presbyopia, a normal condition that causes our eyes to gradually lose their ability to see things clearly up close. Even the word "presbyopia" means "old eye" in Greek. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, there are several conditions and diseases that occur more commonly in older eyes, which is why they recommend eye exam guidelines specifically for older adults.
To start, they advise all adult to have a comprehensive baseline eye evaluation by an ophthalmologist at age 40. For people age 40 to mid-fifties without risk factors, the recommendation is to have one every 2 to 4 years. At 55 to 64, eye exams should be done every 1 to 3 years. From age 65 and older, adults without risk factors should be examined every 1 to 2 years.
Routine eye exams for seniors are important as many age-related eye diseases do not exhibit symptoms early. Also any one with health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and even certain medications as well as environmental factors like sun exposure and smoking can cause eye-related problems.
Senior eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and other eye conditions. Women are more likely than men to have glaucoma and somewhat more likely to have cataracts. In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants seniors to know that vision problems are not a normal part of aging and may indicate a problem. Also remember to keep your ophthalmologist apprised of any new health conditions.
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For informational purposes only, please consult your eye care or health care professional if you notice any problems with your vision.
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Source: aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/seniors-vision-develop
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