If you have noticed you don’t see as well at night, you’re not alone. Night blindness is a term for a decrease in the ability of the eyes to adjust to dim light. Night blindness does not mean you cannot see at night at all. Instead, it means a person sees poorly at night.

Problems with night vision can impact driving in the evening, reading in dim light, and safety getting up in the middle of the night when the lights are out or low. Night blindness is not a specific condition. A decrease in vision at night is usually a symptom of another eye condition. 

It is normal to experience some changes to your body as your age, but what about the eyes? Is it normal to have vision changes when we hit our 50s? The answer is yes and no. Some vision changes are a normal part of aging, but in other instances, changes may occur due to lifestyle choices or an eye disease instead of the normal aging process.

Knowing more about how your vision changes in your 50s and how to maintain good eye health helps decrease the risk of eye problems.
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Myeloma, also referred to as multiple myeloma, is a form of cancer that starts in plasma cells in the body. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that play a role in the immune system function.

Although myeloma does not primarily affect vision or the eyes, it can put a person at an increased risk of certain eye conditions. March is Myeloma Action Month. It is a good time to bring awareness to this type of blood cancer, including how it can affect the eyes. 
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Most people have likely heard of glaucoma, but they might be unaware of how much glaucoma affects vision and the prevalence of the disease. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, glaucoma is the top cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60. 

Menopause is defined as going 12 months without a menstrual period. According to the National Institute on Aging, menopause most often occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can occur later or earlier.

During this time, hormone levels, including estrogen and progesterone, decrease. Changing hormone levels affect more than just your fertility. It might be a surprise, but menopause can even affect your eyes. The article below takes a look at eye health after menopause. 
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