{"id":1345,"date":"2015-03-18T18:35:42","date_gmt":"2015-03-18T13:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/?p=1345"},"modified":"2016-12-07T15:31:31","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T10:01:31","slug":"vision-problems-in-aging-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/vision-problems-in-aging-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Eye Problems You\u2019d Face as You Grow Older?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As you grow older, your vision, just like your body in general, tends to deteriorate. Of course, you can take steps to ensure that both stay healthy for as long as possible, but the majority of us will suffer from some or the other eye problems sometime in our lives. We\u2019ve already covered how frequently you need to get your eyes checked, so here we\u2019re going to tell you about the sort of problems you might face with age. If you think that you\u2019re already facing some of these problems, whether you\u2019ve crossed the age of 40-45 or not, it\u2019s high time you take drastic measures to ensure that your vision doesn\u2019t get even worse.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia-img.jpg\" alt=\"Eye problems\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia-img.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia-img-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia-img-660x439.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So most of us are probably aware of the common problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness, but there\u2019s actually far more problems one can face as they grow older. Just like any other part of your body, your eyes tend to get weaker, causing imperfect vision. Here\u2019s the most common eye problems seen around the world, in both young and old people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Myopia: <\/strong>Commonly known as nearsightedness, it is a condition in which distant objects and\/or text is not visible clearly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypermetropia:<\/strong> Commonly known as farsightedness, it is a condition in which objects and\/or text close by is not visible clearly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Astigmatism:<\/strong> Astigmatism is a condition in which vision is blurred due to an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens. Because of this, the eye cannot focus on an object clearly or create a clear image on the retina.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/eyes-problems.jpg\" alt=\"eyes problems\" width=\"620\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/eyes-problems.jpg 989w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/eyes-problems-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/eyes-problems-660x293.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Now, as you get older, these are the problems you might face<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Presbyopia: <\/strong>Usually seen in people over the age of 40, presbyopia is a condition in which the eye lens loses its flexibility and ability to move focus from near to far objects or vice versa. Presbyopia sufferers find difficulty in properly seeing objects and\/or text that are both far and near, so usually require bifocals or progressive lenses. It is one of the most common eye problems seen around the globe.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia.png\" alt=\"presbyopia\" width=\"600\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia.png 766w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/presbyopia-660x273.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cataracts:<\/strong> Cataracts are an opaque buildup that cover a part of, or the complete eye lens. This opaque layer stops light from entering into the eyes, and basically causes blindness, if it completely covers them. They\u2019re usually painless, and are caused by protein buildup that slowly gets larger and larger until it impairs vision. Cataracts can be removed by surgery.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/cataracts1.jpg\" alt=\"cataracts\" width=\"600\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/cataracts1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/cataracts1-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Glaucoma:<\/strong> Another one of the most common vision defects seen in the elderly, glaucoma is the name given to a condition in which the optic nerve is damaged due to excessive fluid pressure inside the eye. If not treated early, it can cause permanent vision loss. It can also be caused by injuries, infections or physical trauma. Like cataracts, they can manifest painlessly, so eye checkups are absolutely necessary, especially for high risk groups.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/glaucoma.jpg\" alt=\"glaucoma\" width=\"600\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/glaucoma.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/glaucoma-300x136.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Floaters:<\/strong> Not to be confused with the innocent looking small objects you see when you rub your eyes, floaters are spots, specks or objects that \u2018float\u2019 across the field of vision even in broad daylight. An increased number of floaters, accompanied by flashes of light can indicate serious problems such as retinal detachmen<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/floaters.jpg\" alt=\"floaters\" width=\"600\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/floaters.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/floaters-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/floaters-660x352.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD):<\/strong> Macular degeneration is a condition which can cause loss of vision or blindness due to a damaged retina. Since the loss of vision is in the center of the field of view called the macula, it is named such. People with macular degeneration will find it almost impossible to perform any daily tasks such as reading, driving, eating or anything else, because of the loss of vision in the most crucial part of the eye. Elderly folk, above the age of 75, are at the highest risk of developing it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/amd-1024x362.jpg\" alt=\"amd\" width=\"665\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/amd-1024x362.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/amd-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/amd-660x233.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/amd.jpg 1996w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetic Retinopathy:<\/strong> As the name suggests, diabetic retinopathy is a condition caused by diabetes. It is an effect of diabetes, which causes changes in the retinal blood vessels. These vessels may either grow, shrink, tear or bleed, causing retinal detachment. It is characterized by shadows and dark objects in your vision, as well as by blurred, imperfect or distorted vision. Diabetic retinopathy has no cure as such, the only way to stay safe is prevent retinal damage while it\u2019s still possible.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/diabetic.jpg\" alt=\"Diabetic Retinopathy\" width=\"656\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/diabetic.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/diabetic-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t Miss\u00a0Best Eyeglasses for your Eye Problems<\/p>\n<p>So those were the eye problems you can face as you get older. It\u2019s always a good idea to get regular checkups done because some of these problems can\u2019t be treated once they reach a certain stage, and at that stage, it could mean blindness or total loss of vision, which is obviously something you don\u2019t want. Regular checkups ensure that you know what problems might come up in the future, so that you can take evasive measures when they are still effective. You don\u2019t want to end up totally blind because you skipped a few checkups, do you?<\/p>\n<p>Image Credits:\u00a0tapgenes.com, stmarkseyeinstitute.com, drwtownsend.com, precisionfamilyeyecare.com, thurj.org, centerforsightnny.com, murdocheye.com.au, texasfamilyeyecare.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you grow older, your vision, just like your body in general, tends to deteriorate. 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