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Six Eye Issues and Conditions People Over 50 Should Be Aware of

7/3/2025

As you age, you may notice certain changes in your eyes or vision. For example, your eyes may not adjust as well to the dark, which can affect your night vision. You may also notice a slight increase in difficulty reading and focusing on close objects.

Certain vision and eye changes occur as part of normal aging. Additionally, as you age, you may be at an increased risk of certain eye issues and conditions. Below are six conditions that occur more commonly as you age.

Five Facts on Aging and Vision | Older American Month

5/1/2025

Certain changes to your eyes and vision can occur as you age. Some of these changes are a natural part of aging, and some are more likely to appear depending on your lifestyle.

While it is true that aging can change your eyes, it is also important to understand that not all vision changes are inevitable.

May is Older Americans Month, which spotlights the health and wellness of adults as they age. Educating yourself on vision changes and understanding controllable factors can help you maintain eye health for a lifetime.

What are Night Vision Glasses and Do They Work?

5/1/2025

Do you have increasing difficulty driving at night due to vision changes? Does it take longer for your eyes to adjust in dim light?

Most of us have experienced becoming blinded by the high beams from an oncoming car on occasion. However, for some people, difficulty driving at night tends to be consistent and may progressively get worse over time. Problems driving at night due to vision issues can lead to anxiety and even increase your risk of an accident.

Understanding Medicare Vision Coverage

5/1/2025

If you are just starting Medicare coverage or plan to start soon, you may wonder what type of vision services are reimbursed. Medicare insurance coverage can be somewhat complicated, especially when it comes to eye care. In this article we examine circumstances when Medicare covers vision services and what to expect from alternatives to Medicare Part A and B, including Medicare Advantage plans.

What to Know About Neurological Eye Diseases

2/1/2025

Problems with eyes or vision can be related to issues within the eye's structure. For instance, if the macula in the eye starts to break down, it can lead to age-related macular degeneration. However, your body systems are interconnected. This means a condition affecting one system or organ may also affect a different body part.

Neurological eye and vision problems can develop when an individual has problems within their nervous system. The nervous system includes the spinal cord, brain, and nerves that send signals between the two.

Tips for Living With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

2/1/2025

Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease involving damage to the macula, which is part of the retina. The condition is generally age-related and the risk of developing the disease increases over the age of 60.

When the macula breaks down, it causes a gradual decline in central vision. This makes it difficult to see details, recognize faces, and perform everyday activities such as driving and reading.

Questions on Heart Disease and Vision | American Heart Month

2/1/2025

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, heart disease is currently the number one cause of death for both females and males.

In addition to the life-threatening consequences of heart disease, it can also impact other body systems. One possible effect you may not be aware of is on your eyes and vision.

Prioritizing Your Eye Health for World Sight Day | World Sight Day

10/1/2024

How often do you think about your vision or your eye health? If you are like most of us, you probably do not think about your eye health often until you have an issue. Many of us take our vision for granted even though maintaining healthy eyes and good vision is essential to your overall quality of life.

Vision loss threatens employment, recreational activities, and overall independence. Various factors play a part in our vision and eye health, such as genetics, family history, medical conditions, and lifestyle factors. Some of these factors, such as our family's eye health history, are uncontrollable. However, lifestyle factors are largely controllable.

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Six Eye Issues and Conditions People Over 50 Should Be Aware of

Five Facts on Aging and Vision | Older American Month

What are Night Vision Glasses and Do They Work?

Understanding Medicare Vision Coverage

What to Know About Neurological Eye Diseases

Tips for Living With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Questions on Heart Disease and Vision | American Heart Month

Prioritizing Your Eye Health for World Sight Day | World Sight Day

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