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Aging may bring with it vision problems. Here is a list of the eye illnesses that commonly affect older people.

Presbyopia – Everyone eventually have presbyopia, ussually after age 40. It is a natural age-related condition – completely different from myopia, hyperopia and  astigmatism. It is often corrected with reading glasses, prescription glasses with bifocal lenses / progressive additional lenses, multifocal contact lenses, LASIK surgery or presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.

Cataract – Cataract refers to the clouding – partial or complete o of the lens, resulting in impaired vision. It may worsen over time.

Sign & symtoms: Blurred or ‘cloudy’ vision, light appear to glaring and colors are dull.

Treatment: Surgery to replace the lens or laser surgery.

Glaucoma – When eye pressure – intraocular pressure (IOP) – builds up, the optic nerve can be damage. This condition, known as glaucoma, can lead to permanent  vision loss if not treated.

Prevention: Regular eye check up can detect glaucoma in its yearly stages before irreversible damage occurs. Chronic glaucoma can progress insidiously without obvious sign or symptom.

Treatment : Prescription eye drops, oral medication, surgery or laser treatment.

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