As We Age
dealing with change
The Eye’s Decline
As we age, there are natural changes that occur in our eyesight, including a decreased ability to see detail, faded colours, increased sensitivity to glare, and a reduced ability to adjust to changes in brightness. These changes are often due to the ageing of the eye’s lens and the muscles that control it. Additionally, our eyes are more susceptible to conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
To maintain healthy eyesight as we age, it is important to have regular eye exams and to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and exercise. It may be that we need to add a pair of sunglasses or increase UV protection in our lens prescription.
At Arnolds, we can advise on the changes in your sight and what we can do to keep your eyes healthy.
HUGE FRAMES CHOICE
Looking and feeling great again
It’s not all doom and gloom. With a few tweaks here and there you can have vision as good as you have ever had. And with the range of frames and styles that we have here at Arnold’s we can get you looking great again, in all senses of the words.
Some tips to keep your eyes healthy
- Get regular eye check ups
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun
- Eat healthily, particularly loads of fruit and vegetables which are rich in the nutrients that are important for good eye health
- Stop smoking. Smoking is harmful to eyes – research has shown that smoking increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. Cigarette smoke irritates the eyes and will worsen dry eyes.
CHECK OUT TYPICAL ISSUES
Common Conditions of the Ageing Eye
Cataracts
Cataracts are a part of the natural aging process where the lens in the eye becomes cloudy. Removal is usually successful.
Glaucoma
This where the optic nerve becomes damaged, often by fluid build up which increases pressure inside the eye.
Macular Degeneration
A condition that affects the middle part of vision & usually affects people over 50. It makes activities like reading and recognising faces difficult.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is the inability to focus on things that are at normal reading distance
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is where the eye’s cornea or lens has an irregular shape, leading to distorted vision, often worsening with age.
Dry Eyes
A condition where the eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly leading to inflammation.
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