As a person ages, the risk of developing age-related vision problems increases. An ophthalmic optics company shares common eyesight changes an individual may experience as he gets older, and how to minimize the risks.
Blurred vision. Reading printed materials can become less clear, partly because the lens in the eyes becomes less flexible as people age. Objects can also appear hazy or out of focus at certain distances. When this happens, it’s best to rest eyes for a few seconds. It also helps exercising eye muscles by regularly blinking.
Dry eyes. Aging also causes bodies to produce lesser tears. Some people experience a burning sensation, stinging, or eye discomfort related to dry eyes. Those who experience this may use artificial tears as needed throughout the day for comfort or consult an eye doctor for prescription dry eyes medication.
Sensitivity to bright lights. When driving, there may be additional glare from other cars, street lights, or sun reflecting off windshields. This is because, as individuals age, the light entering their eyes tend to scatter rather than be focused precisely on the retina. It is important to be more cautious when driving and if possible, avoid driving at night.
Decreased color vision. While aging, normal colors may decline in sensitivity, causing things around a person to become less bright; and the contrast between different colors becomes less noticeable.
Ophthalmic optics company Essilor offers solutions to age-related vision problems with Varilux X series, a new premium progressive lens designed to help people 40 years old and above achieve clearer, better vision.
Manufactured by Essilor, this latest progressive lens is developed using Xtend, a revolutionary technology which provides seamless vision between distances—near, mid, far. It also eliminates eye constraints, reduces glare, and vividly brings out colors for wearers to enjoy edge-to-edge clarity.