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Vision ChangesYou may notice vision changes

with aging.Many changes are common andcan often be corrected.As you get older, you are athigher risk of age-related eyediseases and conditions.


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Get Your Eyes ExaminedEveryone aged 50 or older should

have a comprehensive dilated eyeexam.Your eye care professional can tellyou how frequently you need to

have one.


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What Is a ComprehensiveDilated Eye Exam?


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The Dilated Eye


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Eye Diseases and Conditions

Age-related macular degeneration

(AMD)CataractDiabetic eye disease

GlaucomaDry eyeLow vision


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Age-Related MacularDegeneration (AMD)

What is it?Common among people aged 60 or older.Can damage the macula, which is neededfor sharp, detailed central vision.


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Who is at higher risk?The greatest risk factor is age.

Other risk factorsSmoking.Family history.Obesity.Race. Caucasians are more likely to losevision from AMD.

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Age-Related MacularDegeneration (AMD)

Normal vision Same scene as viewed by aperson with AMD


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AMDSymptoms

No pain.Blurred vision.Drusen (can only be seen by an eye careprofessional).


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AMDWhat can you do?

Eat a healthy dietDon’t smoke, or stop smokingMaintain normal blood pressureMaintain a healthy weightExercise


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CataractWhat is it?

Clouding of the eye’s lens that causes lossof vision.


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Cataract

Normal vision Same scene as viewed by aperson with cataract


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CataractSymptoms

Cloudy or blurred vision.Colors that may not appear as bright asthey once did.Glare.Poor night vision.


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Treatment optionsGlasses

Better lightingSurgery



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CataractWhat can you do?

Eat a healthy diet.Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hatwhen outdoors.Don’t smoke.


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Diabetic Eye DiseaseWhat is it?

A group of eye problems associated withdiabetes.Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause ofvision loss and blindness.


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Who is at higher risk?People with diabetes.

The longer someone has diabetes,the more likely it is he or she will getdiabetic retinopathy.



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Diabetic Retinopathy

Normal vision Same scene as viewed by aperson with diabetic retinopathy


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Diabetic Eye DiseaseSymptoms

No early warning signs or symptoms

Early detection and timely treatmentcan reduce the risk of vision loss.Treatment options

Laser treatmentSurgery


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Diabetic Eye DiseaseWhat can you do?

Control your ABCs - A1C, blood pressure,and cholesterol.Take your medications as directed.Maintain a healthy weight.

Exercise.Don’t smoke.Have a dilated eye exam at least once ayear.


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GlaucomaWhat is it?

A group of eye diseases that can damagethe optic nerve in the eye.Glaucoma can develop in one or botheyes.Primary open-angle glaucoma is themost common form.


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Who is at higher risk?African Americans over age 40.

Everyone over the age of 60, especiallyMexican Americans.People with a family history of glaucoma.



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Glaucoma

Normal vision Same scene as viewed by aperson with glaucoma


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GlaucomaSymptoms

No early warning signs or symptomsNo painLoss of side vision

Treatment options

Medications, usually eye dropsLaser or conventional surgery


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Dry EyeWhat is it?

The eye does not produce tears properly.Tears evaporate too quickly.Inflammation of the surface of the eyemay occur along with dry eye.


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Who is at higher risk?Women often experience dry eye morethan men.Dry eye can occur at any age.Older adults frequently experiencedryness of the eyes.



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Dry EyeSymptoms

Stinging or burning of the eye.Feeling as if sand or grit is in the eye.Episodes of excess tears following dryeye periods.A stringy discharge from the eye.Pain and redness of the eye.Episodes of blurred vision.


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SymptomsHeavy eyelids.

Decreased tearing or inability to shedtears when crying.Uncomfortable contact lenses.Decreased tolerance to any activity thatrequires prolonged visual attention.

Eye fatigue.



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Treatment optionsUsing artificial tears, prescription eyedrops, gels, gel inserts, and ointments.Wearing glasses or sunglasses.Getting punctal plugs.



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Dry Eye

What can you do?Use an air cleaner to filter dustAvoid dry conditionsUse lubricating eye dropsVisit an eye care professional


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Low VisionWhat is it?

A visual impairment that is not correctedby standard eyeglasses, contact lenses,medication, or surgery.It interferes with the ability to performeveryday activities.


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Who is at higher risk?People with eye disease.Some people develop vision loss aftereye injuries or from birth defects.



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Low VisionTreatment options

Vision rehabilitation.What can you do?

See a specialist in low vision.Talk to your eye care professional aboutvision rehabilitation.Use low vision devices.


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Clinical TrialsTalk to your eye care professional

about participating in a clinicaltrial.To le arn more about c linical trials,visit www.nei.nih.gov

http://www.nei.nih.gov/http://www.nei.nih.gov/http://www.nei.nih.gov/


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ReviewAs you age, you are at higher risk of

age-related eye diseases andconditions.Have a comprehensive dilated eyeexam to detect eye diseases in their

early stages.Questions?


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Where To Get More Information

National Eye Institute (NEI)

For more information, visitwww.nei.nih.gov/agingeye

Or call NEI at 301-496-5248
http://www.nei.nih.gov/agingeyehttp://www.nei.nih.gov/agingeye

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