Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia lead to a cognitive decline and a decrease in memory. The rate at which someone progresses varies, but Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia affect a person physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Any form of dementia can also lead to visual problems. Visual issues can create safety issues, as well as frustration. Learning more about dementia and vision side effects is helpful in managing the condition.
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Common vision problems, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, affect both men and women. Although according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), women are at a higher risk of blindness than men, vision loss and eye problems also affect men in high numbers. 

​June is Men’s Health Month. It is a good time to bring awareness to eye conditions that men may have an increased risk of developing. Consider some of the conditions below that are more common in men.