It’s a myth that losing your vision is an inevitable part of aging.
A few common changes in vision as we age include:
- Losing the ability to see up close
- Having trouble distinguishing colors, such as blue from black
- Needing more time to adjust to changing levels of light
Many vision problems that develop as people age can be treated.
There are things you can do to take good care of your eyes and help keep them healthy as you age!
- Protect your eyes from sunlight by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a wide brim when you are outside.
- Stop smoking
- Make smart food choices.
- Be physically active & maintain a healthy weight.
- Maintain a normal blood sugar.
- Manage diabetes (if you have it).
- If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focused on one thing, take a break every 20 minutes to look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds to prevent eye strain.
Over 50? The American Optometric Association Recommends annual dilated eye exams.
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