Ageing eyes
Signs of aging eyes include:
- Difficulty reading: You may have trouble reading fine print, or need to hold reading material closer to your face.
- Trouble seeing in the dark: You may have difficulty seeing at night, or be dazzled when going from a bright to a dark environment.
- Dry eyes: Your eyes may feel dry and irritated, or you may produce fewer tears.
- Glare sensitivity: You may be sensitive to bright light or glare, or notice more glare from headlights or the sun.
- Color changes: You may have trouble distinguishing colors, or the lens in your eye may discolor.
- Blurred vision: You may experience cloudy or blurred vision.
- Eye floaters: You may see spots or floaters in your vision.
- Flashes of light: You may see flashes of light in your vision.
- Wrinkles: You may develop wrinkles around your eyes, also known as crow’s feet.
- Red, swollen eyelids: Your eyelids may appear red and swollen.
Other eye problems that can occur with aging include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma.
To protect your vision, you can: Get regular eye exams, Eat nutritious foods, Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat, Quit smoking, and Manage diabetes and high blood pressure.
