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It is common for older adults to experience vision loss. Many think it is just a normal part of aging, but it does not have to be. There are many steps to reduce the risk of losing your vision. And it starts by knowing more about age-related macular degeneration (ADM).

Do you have sleepy-looking eyes even if you are fully active and awake? There is a chance you’re suffering from ptosis. With this condition, the upper eyelid droops over the eye, either a little or to the extent that it covers the pupil.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for individuals over 60 years old. However, it can happen at any age. Prevent the condition from worsening by knowing its early signs and symptoms and getting the proper treatment.

Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea. It may or may not be a result of an infection. Minor injuries such as getting a foreign body in the eye or wearing contact lenses can cause noninfectious keratitis. Fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites can cause infectious keratitis. 

If you have a refractive error, especially myopia, you know what it feels like not to see well. You probably remember the first time you got your eyeglasses. It must have been incredible. Arguably, you cannot miss what you do not have, which is the case for vision. Another key moment you may have experienced was when you first got your contacts. The field of vision and clarity is fantastic.

Ectropion is an eye ailment where the lower eyelids droop away and turn outwards. The following are some of the signs and symptoms of ectropion:

LASIK surgery is a common procedure to correct vision problems, a major alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses. The surgery involves using lasers to change the shape of the cornea. It is the clear dome-shaped tissue at the front of the eye. When vision is normal, the cornea refracts light as it should. Otherwise, reshaping the cornea helps improve vision by providing the correct refraction. 

Cataracts are a common eye condition where the eye lens becomes clouded. The condition usually affects older adults—over 50 percent of adults over 80 have had cataracts. If you have this condition, your eye doctor may recommend ways to manage the condition. Updating your eyeglasses and using brighter lighting can help, but ultimately, you will need surgery. 

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. The nerve transmits visual messages from the eyes to the brain, making it essential for good vision. Damage to the optic nerve has a relationship with elevated eye pressure, but glaucoma can occur even with normal pressure. 

People with keratoconus suffer from poorly focused and blurry vision due to their irregular and cone-shaped cornea. Fortunately, corneal linking helps stabilize and stop the condition from worsening. It uses ultraviolet A or UVA light plus unique vitamin eye drops in the treatment.