How Your Vision Changes As You Age

As you get older, your vision is going to change. Understanding this is key to making sure you visit an eye doctor and receive the treatments you need to ensure you have as good as vision as possible as you get older. For now, let's take a closer look at the way your vision will likely change as you get older and what you can do about it. 

Age-related Vision Changes Occur Around the Age of 40

Most people enjoy optimal vision between the ages of 19 and 40. Once you hit the age of 40, though, you are probably going to notice that it becomes more difficult to focus on things. There is no reason to freak out about this change in your vision as it is quite common. This is why a lot of older people hold magazines far away from their eyes. Up close, it is difficult to focus on the words and pictures. Fortunately, if you visit an eye doctor, you can get glasses or contacts to help with your ability to focus on things. 

Major Age-related Eye Diseases

There are also lots of eye diseases that may become present as you age, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Each of these diseases requires a different type of treatment. With this in mind, it is pertinent that you visit a professional eye doctor to have your vision issues diagnosed and properly addressed. You may find that laser therapy can help some of these diseases, or if needed, you may be prescribed certain medications, including eye drops. 

Contact Our Local Eye Doctor To Treat Your Symptoms

If you would like to learn more about the ways in which your vision is going to change as you get older, please don't hesitate to contact Naples Eye Physicians today. You should also contact Naples Eye Physicians to set up your yearly eye exam.