Boomers And Parents :: Vision Loss
Being able to see is something we all tend to take for granted until we start losing our vision. Age related vision loss starts between the age of 40 to 50 when most people start to find it hard to read road maps and eventually they need glasses to read labels while shopping and for reading magazines etc.. However over six million seniors 65 or older suffer from severe age related vision loss. It becomes harder for people with severe age related vision loss to tell the difference between navy and black colors and to see where an object ends and begins such as steps and it also takes more time to adjust to changes in light going from the shade of a tree into the bright sunshine for example and many fatal falls can be blamed for this. If your elderly parent is experiencing problems with their eyesight there are aids to help maintain their independence. Every one over 40 should see a eye doctor annually to look out for other age related vision loss diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. If caught early there are preventative measures such as diet that your doctor can help you with.
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