Your eyes are aging, and you probably aren't helping them, either. Whether it's staring at a screen for hours on end or spending the summer under the sun, your daily activities can really take a toll on your vision and the overall health of your eyes.
As your eyes age, changes in your vision are to be expected. As the years tick by, it's common for it to get hard to see things up close, distinguish between some colors and more.
Some of the problems you might encounter with your aging eyes can stem from specific conditions. In fact, there are six in particular that you should definitely keep on your radar. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all of the eye conditions that can arise with aging vision, but it's a good place to start -- and the more you know, the more you can be prepared.
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Presbyopia
That's a fancy way of saying age-related farsightedness. If you find yourself squinting at menus or turning up the brightness to try and read texts on your phone, you might have presbyopia.
And you're not alone. After age 40, nearly every person will deal with some level of aging vision caused by presbyopia, according to the Mayo Clinic. Fortunately, you have plenty of options for correcting this nearsightedness, from eyeglasses and contacts to surgical solutions. Talk with your eye doctor. They can recommend a treatment to keep you seeing clearly even with aging eyes.
Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration affects your central vision but leaves your peripheral vision unchanged. It's a leading cause of vision problems, including vision loss, in people over 50, per the American Academy of Ophthalmology. You get AMD when your macula, a key part of your retina, changes.
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