We may also notice:
• Eyes need more light to see;
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• It’s more difficult to focus on things that are near;
• Adjusting to glare and darkness is more troublesome.
Twenty-one percent of people in the United States age 65 and older report some form of vision impairment.
In Minnesota, this means there are at least 125,000 people over the age of 65 with impairments, and this number increases as people age.
Regular exams are recommended for people who report a vision loss to ensure proper lenses and to check for eye diseases and conditions.
Some critical problems that should be reported to the eye doctor immediately are:
• double or blurred vision;
• halos around light;
• faces are not clear;
• faded or distorted print;
• parts of letters or words are missing;
• sparks of light appear off to the side;
• one or both eyes suddenly hurt;
• sudden appearance of "floaters";
• depth perception on stairs or curbs are hard to judge.
Some risk factors for vision problems are family history of eye diseases, previous serious eye injury and certain diseases that affect the whole body, such as diabetes.
Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services
LINDA DIETZ, Senior Coordinator, Wilkin County Public Health, 218-643-7122.
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