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Vision Changes

You may notice vision changes

with aging.Many changes are common andcan often be corrected.

As you get older, you are at

higher risk of age-related eyediseases and conditions.


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Get Your Eyes Examined

Everyone aged 50 or older should

have a comprehensive dilated eyeexam.

Your eye care professional can tellyou how frequently you need to

have one.


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What Is a ComprehensiveDilated Eye Exam?


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The Dilated Eye


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Eye Diseases and Conditions

Age-related macular degeneration

(AMD)Cataract

Diabetic eye disease

GlaucomaDry eye

Low vision


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Age-Related MacularDegeneration (AMD)

What is it?

Common among people aged 60 or older.

Can damage the macula, which is neededfor sharp, detailed central vision.


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Who is at higher risk?The greatest risk factor is age.

Other risk factorsSmoking.

Family history.

Obesity.

Race. Caucasians are more likely to lose

vision from AMD.

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Age-Related MacularDegeneration (AMD)

Normal vision Same scene as viewed by a

person with AMD


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AMD

Symptoms

No pain.Blurred vision.

Drusen (can only be seen by an eye careprofessional).


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Treatment optionsAge-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS)special vitamins/minerals supplementformulation.

Laser surgery.

Eye injections.

Photodynamic therapy.



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AMD

What can you do?Eat a healthy diet

Dont smoke, or stop smoking

Maintain normal blood pressure

Maintain a healthy weight

Exercise


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Cataract

What is it?

Clouding of the eyes lens that causes lossof vision.


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Who is at higher risk?Most cataract are related to aging

Other risk factorsDiabetes

Smoking

Exposure to sunlight



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Cataract


person with cataract


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Cataract

SymptomsCloudy or blurred vision.

Colors that may not appear as bright asthey once did.

Glare.

Poor night vision.


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Treatment optionsGlasses

Better lightingSurgery



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Cataract

What can you do?

Eat a healthy diet.Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hatwhen outdoors.

Dont smoke.


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Diabetic Eye Disease

What is it?

A group of eye problems associated withdiabetes.

Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause ofvision loss and blindness.


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Who is at higher risk?People with diabetes.

The longer someone has diabetes,the more likely it is he or she will getdiabetic retinopathy.



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Diabetic Retinopathy


person with diabetic retinopathy


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SymptomsNo early warning signs or symptoms

Early detection and timely treatmentcan reduce the risk of vision loss.

Treatment options

Laser treatmentSurgery


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What can you do?

Control your ABCs - A1C, blood pressure,and cholesterol.

Take your medications as directed.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Exercise.Dont smoke.

Have a dilated eye exam at least once ayear.


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Glaucoma

What is it?

A group of eye diseases that can damagethe optic nerve in the eye.

Glaucoma can develop in one or botheyes.

Primary open-angle glaucoma is the

most common form.


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Who is at higher risk?African Americans over age 40.

Everyone over the age of 60, especiallyMexican Americans.

People with a family history of glaucoma.



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Glaucoma


person with glaucoma


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Glaucoma

SymptomsNo early warning signs or symptoms

No pain

Loss of side vision

Treatment options

Medications, usually eye dropsLaser or conventional surgery


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Glaucoma

What can you do?People at higher risk should get acomprehensive dilated eye exam everyone to two years or as instructed by youreye care professional.


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Dry Eye

What is it?

The eye does not produce tears properly.Tears evaporate too quickly.

Inflammation of the surface of the eyemay occur along with dry eye.


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Who is at higher risk?Women often experience dry eye morethan men.

Dry eye can occur at any age.

Older adults frequently experiencedryness of the eyes.



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Dry Eye

SymptomsStinging or burning of the eye.

Feeling as if sand or grit is in the eye.

Episodes of excess tears following dryeye periods.

A stringy discharge from the eye.

Pain and redness of the eye.

Episodes of blurred vision.


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SymptomsHeavy eyelids.

Decreased tearing or inability to shedtears when crying.

Uncomfortable contact lenses.

Decreased tolerance to any activity thatrequires prolonged visual attention.

Eye fatigue.



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Treatment optionsUsing artificial tears, prescription eyedrops, gels, gel inserts, and ointments.

Wearing glasses or sunglasses.

Getting punctal plugs.



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Dry Eye

What can you do?Use an air cleaner to filter dust

Avoid dry conditions

Use lubricating eye drops

Visit an eye care professional


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Low Vision

What is it?

A visual impairment that is not correctedby standard eyeglasses, contact lenses,medication, or surgery.

It interferes with the ability to performeveryday activities.


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Who is at higher risk?People with eye disease.

Some people develop vision loss aftereye injuries or from birth defects.



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Low Vision

Treatment options

Vision rehabilitation.

What can you do?See a specialist in low vision.

Talk to your eye care professional about

vision rehabilitation.Use low vision devices.


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Clinical Trials

Talk to your eye care professional

about participating in a clinicaltrial.

To learn more about clinical trials,visit www.nei.nih.gov
http://www.nei.nih.gov/http://www.nei.nih.gov/http://www.nei.nih.gov/


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Review

As you age, you are at higher risk of

age-related eye diseases andconditions.

Have a comprehensive dilated eyeexam to detect eye diseases in their

early stages.Questions?


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Where To Get More Information

National Eye Institute (NEI)

For more information, visit

www.nei.nih.gov/agingeye

Or call NEI at 301-496-5248
http://www.nei.nih.gov/agingeyehttp://www.nei.nih.gov/agingeye

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