One of the tell tale signs of aging is holding the book, newspaper or even phone further away to read them. At first it’s subtle, but then slowly you’re holding your phone further and further away to see it.
Changes in your vision can be signs of getting older. Presbyopia, is a prevalent vision problem as we get older, the inability to focus on objects close up. As we age, they lose flexibility in the lenses in our eyes. It becomes more difficult to clearly focus.
It’s important if you have any vision changes to make an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam with Lake Nona Eye Care. Glasses and contact lenses can help.
There are two types of Age Related Macular Degeneration
The most common type is the dry type, if affects 9 out of 10 people. It is a slower, more gradual vision loss, due to the cells in the retina begins to break down. Some symptoms include:
Straight lines may appear wavy needing extra light, colors appear less vivid, trouble reading, or difficulty recognizing peoples faces.
The Wet type of age related macular degeneration usually happens quicker, with severe vision loss, from leaking blood vessels in the retina. Symptoms include large dark spots in your vision, objects look different sizes for each eye, vision is distorted, and colors appear less vivid.
Other age related vision problems include
Glaucoma, poor circulation and high pressure in the eye can damage the optic nerve, which carries images from the eye to the brain.
Regardless of your physical well-being or your age, routine eye exams are vital to healthy eyes. Many eye diseases eye disease threaten more than just our vision, they can affect our overall wellbeing. During an eye exam Dr. Ward and the Team at Lake Nona Eye Care do much more than just establish your prescription for contact lenses or eye glasses. A compressive exam will include checking for eye diseases and other issues leading to vision loss.
Don’t put if off any longer, schedule your comprehensive eye exam today with Lake Nona Eye Care or call us at 407-658-9990.