Eye Problems After 40

by Sakshi Patkar
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Grow with least problem know your eye problem. With growing age one may have numerous eye problems. our physical strength decreases with age, our vision also becomes weaker as we grow older mainly after 40 years of age. some major problems that usually can be seen with growing age are a Cataract,  Presbyopia (the loss of our ability to focus on near objects), are normal and easily treated with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy.
How aging affects the eye 
1- Dry eyes 
Eye experience a burning sensation, stinging, discomfort, because of producing fewer tears.
2- Decreased color vision
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Cells in the retina responsible for color vision decline in sensitivity as we age, causing colors to become less bright and the contrast between colors to be less noticeable. one can see faded color instead of the bright original color.
3-Loss of peripheral vision
Passing age may cause normal loss of peripheral vision, with the size of our visual field decreasing by approximately one to three degrees per decade. it may increase the risk of accidents as one can’t see properly.
4-Reduced pupil size
Muscles that control our pupil size and reaction to light, lose some strength. Because of this, the pupil becomes smaller and less responsive. that is why aged people need 3times more light than the normal one for comfortable reading, writing.
5- Need for light
6- Problem with glare
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 Major problems associated with growing age

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1- Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a normal loss of focusing ability as you grow older. it becomes difficult to focus on nearby or far objects. Reading glasses, contact lenses multifocal contact lenses or vision surgery may solve this problem.
2- Cataracts
Cataracts, develop over the course of years, is a common condition in old age. it results in blurry vision.
According to the World Health Organization research cataracts are responsible for 51 percent of blindness around the world. In India, 63 percent of blindness is traced to cataracts. Surgery is only the solution.
Who are more prone to age-related problem
 1-Diabetes or high blood pressure patient.
2- Genetic glaucoma or macular degeneration.
3-A highly visually demanding job for eye-related work
4-high cholesterol, thyroid, anxiety or depression, and arthritis
Signs of eye problem
1- Distorted image
2- floater
3-Fluctuating vision
4-loss of side vision
Solutions:-
A healthy diet, a better lifestyle, no smoking, better medication, Glasses, contact lenses, Lasik surgery, ICL surgery, Cornea replacement.