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Aging Eyes
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Living Tips for Aging
Eyes
Experiencing age-related vision problems can be
frustrating, especially if you enjoy and active lifestyle.
Many people are actually worried that they will eventually
have to give up on their favourite activities, and gradually
lose their independence because of these vision losses. However,
there are a couple of things that you can do to adapt to
vision changes and still continue to live an active life.
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When you are reading or performing close tasks, make sure
that you have enough light around you. To increase the
amount of light, you can either bring in an extra lamp, or
increase
the wattage of the light bulbs in the room. Lamps with
shade are better because they eliminate glare problems.
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Keep in mind that your side vision and reaction time
can decrease with age, so be sure to take extra precaution
when
you drive or walk in busy areas.
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If you are going to drive at night,
make sure your windshield, headlights, and eyeglasses are
clean. Try
to choose an reflection free
coating for your eyeglass lenses.
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Make sure to take your medication in a bright room,
and to read the label and instructions carefully. Some
pills look
very much alike, and you could easily confuse them if
you have trouble seeing.
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Don’t forget that regular
annual eye examinations are crucial to monitor the changes
in
your vision, establish
your
eye health, and provide you with the tools to adapt
to age-related vision losses.
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