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Everyones VisionCan Change With Age
Some vision changes make itdifficult to perform everydayactivities.
These changes can also impact
ones feeling of independence.
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Common Vision Changes
Some changes are common: Losing focus
Noticing declining sensitivity
Needing more light
People can age without everexperiencing changes in their vision.
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Many Vision ChangesCan Be Corrected
Some of these common visionchanges can be corrected withthe following:
Glasses
Contact lenses Improved lighting
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Vision Loss and Aging
Losing vision is not a normal part of
aging. As you age, you have a higher risk of
developing the following age-related eye diseases and conditions:
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Cataract
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
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Age-Related MacularDegeneration (AMD)
Same scene as viewed by a
person with AMD
Normal vision
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Cataract
Same scene as viewed by a
person with cataract
Normal vision
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Same scene as viewed by a
person with diabetic retinopathy
Normal vision
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Glaucoma
Same scene as viewed by a
person with glaucoma
Normal vision
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Low Vision
Visual impairment that is not
corrected by standard eyeglasses,contact lenses, medication, orsurgery.
Low vision may interfere with the
ability to perform everydayactivities.
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Vision Loss and Aging
These diseases often have no
warning signs. Early detection and treatment can
help save your sight.
Everyone aged 50 or older shouldhave a comprehensive dilated eyeexam.
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Comprehensive DilatedEye Exams
Not the same eye exam for glassesor contact lenses.
Detects eye diseases in their earlystages.
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Can also detect other commonvision problems:
Presbyopia Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
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What Is a ComprehensiveDilated Eye Exam?
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The Dilated Eye
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Protect Your Vision
Visit your eye care professional for
a comprehensive dilated eye exameven if you arent noticing anyvision problems.
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Protect Your Vision
Stop smoking.
Eat a diet richin green leafyvegetablesand fish.
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Be physically active
every day.
Maintain normalblood pressure.
Control diabetes ifyou have it.
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Wear sunglasses
and a brimmedhat.
Wear protectiveeyewear.
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Questions To Ask YourEye Care Professional
Am I at higher risk for eye disease? What changes can I expect in my
vision?
Will the changes in my vision get
worse?
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Can the changes in my vision becorrected? How?
What can I do to protect my vision?
Will diet, exercise, or other lifestylechanges help?
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Review
Make your vision a health priority!
Some vision changes are normal asyou age.
Visit your eye care professional for acomprehensive dilated eye exam.
Questions?
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Where To Get More
Information
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Visit the Healthy Eyes Website:
www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes
Or call NEI at 301-496-5248
