The Elderly and Sight

Older eyes grow dim, and can develop cataracts, presbyopia, glaucoma and other problems. Some problems can be fixed with glasses; others through drugs or surgery. Find out what you need to know about the elderly and sight.

Articles About Elderly Sight

Problems with Sense of Smell in the Elderly
Problems with smell become more common as we get older. Here are some tips for caregivers to deal with an elderly parent's loss of smell.
What is Glaucoma and Why Does it Affect the Elderly?
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. There are several types of glaucoma that caregivers should know about in order to help their elderly parents.
Hospital Hints for Caregivers and Their Elderly Parents
What caregivers should expect and plan for when their elderly parent has a stay in the hospital.
How Glaucoma Is Diagnosed and Treated
Glaucoma is detected through a comprehensive eye exam. Treatments, including medication and surgery, delay progression of the disease, but do not restore eyesight that has already been lost.

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Q&A with the Experts on Elderly Sight

Dad eats everything in sight - how do I get him to stop?
I had the same problem with my father. I fed him well and kept all healthy snacks available, but he'd say he was starving to death all the time.

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