When we grow older, our body undergoes many physical changes. Our eyes also undergo changes which may be associated with poor vision.
Poor vision may result from many different diseases or disorders. Often, only a change in classes or contact lenses may be necessary. At other times, medical treatment.
As in all disorders and diseases, early detection and treatment is necessary to limit visual loss and ensure maximum visual acuity. Routine eye exams, diagnosis and diagnostic testing may be performed by an optometrist. An optometrist specializes in maximizing vision though the use of corrective lenses, and is professionally trained to detect symptoms of medical and surgical disorders. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specializing in diseases and surgery of the eye.
As we examine the aging eye, there are several problems which appear to be common in a great majority of patients.
These are:
New technology and state-of-the-art surgical procedures are now allowing persons to maintain clear vision throughout their senior years. New advances just within the last 10 years such as intraocular lenses, the new, small incision intraocular lenses, phacoemulsification and small incision surgery are making cataract surgery one of the most successful procedures performed today.
As we grow older, vision can often remain clear. If you have questions concerning your eyes and aging, we urge you to see your ophthalmologist or family optometrist.
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