Ophthalmologists Encourage Making Your Eyes Part of a Healthy Aging Strategy
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Some of the more common age-related eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Early detection and treatment of these conditions can help to save sight before vision loss occurs [1]. Ophthalmologists – the physicians that specialize in medical and surgical eye care – recommend a dilated comprehensive eye exam as the best way to prevent these conditions from becoming debilitating.
The survey results emphasize a need for more education about the importance of medical eye exams. Findings showed that 64 percent of adults had at least one or more of the following issues with their eyes or vision:
- difficulty seeing at night;
- blurry vision;
- reading up close;
- flashes of light;
- red, watery eyes; and,
- double vision.
Despite experiencing some level of impairment, 13 percent said they had never sought an examination by an ophthalmologist.
"Just like graying hair, weakening hips and slowing metabolism, our eyes are impacted by age, usually starting around age 40," said
How Often Do Adults Need Eye Exams?
The Academy recommends that a healthy adult get a baseline eye exam at age 40, even if they have no history of problems or disease. Those who have chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may require more frequent exams.
For those over age 65 who may be concerned about cost or lack of health insurance, the
For more information on eye disease and conditions, visit the Academy's EyeSmart® website. To interview ophthalmologists or patients who can speak to the importance of eye exams, please contact the Academy's
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About the Survey
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[1] https://nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes/aging_eye
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