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Elderly Vision

Older eyes can develop vision problems such as cataracts, presbyopia and glaucoma. Glasses can correct some problems; for others medication or surgery may be more appropriate. Find out what you need to know about vision in the elderly.

Articles About Elderly Vision
  • Are You Getting the Best Eyeglasses and Care for Aging Eyes?
    Aging eyes need special care, but seniors don't always get it, says Craig Chasnov, a Fort Myers, Fla., optician. Prescriptions are often inaccurate because elderly people go to the wrong type of eye doctor. Older people should look for lightweight titanium frames and wrap-around sunglasses. Seniors should also check out new technology such as digitally surfaced, Superfocus and photochromic lenses.
  • Warning Signs That Point to Senior Eye Disease
    As we age, we become prone to a variety of eye problems, including glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. But the proper diagnosis is key to treatment.
  • Cataracts: Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis
    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision in elderly people. Left untreated, cataracts can greatly impact vision, making driving, walking and other daily activities dangerous for elders.
  • An Overview of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Learn about macular degeneration, including what it is, signs and symptoms to look for, and how doctors diagnose and treat this eye condition.
  • 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.
  • What to Expect When a Loved One Has Cataract Surgery
    Surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts.Here's what caregivers and their elderly loved ones can expect before, during and after cataract surgery.
  • 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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