Overview

There are many types of eye problems and visual disturbances. Any changes in vision, blurriness, blind spots, or dimness of vision should be evaluated by a medical professional. Such changes could represent an eye disease, aging, eye injury, or a condition like diabetes that affects many organs in your body.

Vision changes should never be ignored. They can get worse and significantly impact the quality of your life. If you experience any problems, contact a doctor immediately.

The Facts:

  • By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
  • LASIK is a relatively new technology. The first laser was approved for LASIK eye surgery in 1998.]
  • Nearsightedness often develops in the rapidly growing school-aged child or teenager, and progresses during the growth years, requiring frequent changes in glasses or contact lenses.
  • Overall, women are more susceptible than men to eye diseases, especially age-related vision disorders including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
  • Most people experience at least minor alterations in their eyesight after the age of 40.

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