Common Types of Age-Related Vision Loss and Tips for Living a Vision-Health Lifestyle
As you get older, so do the eyes. Many people find that they begin having trouble reading small print or that they require brighter lighting to read. You may also experience a more serious vision problem. Here are some of the most common age-related vision problems.
Eye Floaters
Eye floaters are spots in your field of vision. They may appear as black or grey strings or specks that drift about as you move your eyes. They may also dart away when you try to focus directly on them. Eye floaters are usually the result of the vitreous substance inside your eye becoming more liquid, leading to tiny clumps of fibers within the fluid that cause shadows in your vision. A sudden increase in floaters could signal an emergency, so see your Weston’s eye doctor immediately. Treatment for eye floaters involves identifying and treating any underlying causes such as a retinal tear. Often, floaters indicate the vitreous detaching from the retina, a normal aging change and requires no treatment at all beside periodic monitoring.
