| | | | | · Floaters: these are small particles that you can see |
| We’ve all seen them. The “old” people | | | | float through your line of vision (usually only in well-lit |
| wearing their glasses on a chain around their neck, | | | | surroundings or on a bright day outside) and can be |
| putting them on, taking them off, leaving them sit on the | | | | perfectly harmless. They can also be early signs of |
| tip of their nose so they can still squint and not be able | | | | retinal detachment so be sure to check with your |
| to read the menu. And we all hope “we” | | | | doctor right away if you start seeing them. |
| don’t get caught doing that some day. That hope | | | | · Having too many tears: this is usually due to |
| isn’t necessarily out of reach, either. | | | | developing sensitivity to light, wind or changes in |
| Just because our bodies age, it doesn’t | | | | temperature, but is easily managed by wearing |
| automatically follow that our eyesight will go, too. Many | | | | sunglasses as appropriate. If you have an eye |
| older people, even those in their 80’s, can still go | | | | infection, your eyes will tear too much, too, so be sure |
| about their daily tasks without the need to wear | | | | to check with your doctor if you aren’t sure. |
| corrective lenses all the time. However, aging does | | | | · Eyelid problems: common problems include red and |
| mean that our eyesight will change somehow. It might | | | | swollen eyelids, itching, tearing, light sensitivity, and |
| be as simple as needing more light when you’re | | | | crusting of eyelashes during sleep. This simple condition |
| using the stairs or reading a book. No big deal. Just flip | | | | known as blepharitis is easily treatable, usually with a |
| the switch. | | | | warm compress. |
| Other changes can happen, too, though. It is quite likely | | | | Most ophthalmologists recommend that you get your |
| that you will need to use reading glasses for menus, | | | | eyes checked at least every 1 to 2 years and wear |
| books and contracts. This is due to presbyopia. Your | | | | sunglasses regularly. Both of these practices will help |
| eyes can’t focus properly anymore on the print of | | | | keep your eyes healthier. |
| a book or menu or on objects that are close. | | | | Even if you do have to wear glasses or contact |
| And, simply because the body becomes more | | | | lenses at some point, you can rest assured that it is |
| susceptible to ailments as we age, you may develop | | | | your choice as to whether or not you wear them on a |
| some other eye problems. Here are some to be | | | | chain around your neck. |
| aware of: | | | | |