As we age, our skin often gets special attention because changes in outward appearance make it obvious that something may be happening beneath the surface. On the other hand, our eyes tend to hide the wear and tear they suffer. What’s more, seemingly minor issues, like trouble focusing, are sometimes ignored for a long time.
While decreased visual acuity is a side effect of aging, that doesn’t mean you should accept this as normal. In fact, once you take a proactive approach to your eye health, you will learn that there are many things you can do to preserve and even restore your sight. Here are some of the warning signs to be aware of.
There are several ways your eyesight can change with age, and each one is telling of a different potential problem.
If you experience any changes to your eyesight, especially sudden changes, you should speak to your eye doctor right away.
Sometimes, your eyesight will be perfectly normal, but you may occasionally experience interruptions in your vision, like the following:
Have you experienced any of these visual interruptions or other concerning symptoms? If so, it’s important to talk to your eye doctor about them.
While certain changes to your eye health are expected with age, taking a proactive approach to caring for and correcting vision problems will help you preserve your health and quality of life for as long as possible.
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