Age has an effect on all organs and tissues in our bodies, including our eyes. With time comes decreased functionality in our eyes which leads to common vision problems such as blurred vision, difficulty reading close-up objects, floaters etc.
Ageing affects eye function due to biological and structural changes. These changes include gradual loss of the central visual system’s functional capabilities as well as other disorders like dry eyes and glaucoma. Unfortunately, current treatments options only seem partially effective due to limited knowledge about what causes such changes.
Presbyopia is a condition typically experienced by adults in their mid to late 40s that makes focusing on close objects such as books and restaurant menus more challenging, may lead to squinting, and make bright sources appear more intensely than they once did. It’s part of the natural aging process but can make life challenging as people try harder to see things like books and menus close up. It also causes light from bright sources to appear more glaring than before.
Aging can alter one’s depth perception, making it easier for them to trip or fall over small objects. Therefore, it is wise to use safety features such as stair railings when alone.
Age can make eyes susceptible to developing eye diseases and conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and weakened eye muscles (ptosis). Other conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure can contribute to vision loss in those already dealing with other medical issues.