Vision & Age

40’s & 50’s

In Brief

We rely on our sight to enjoy life to the fullest and to get work done. Over time, our vision may change and as we age, the muscles of the eye become less flexible, and have greater difficulty focusing on objects that are close. The condition is called presbyopia and it happens to nearly everyone in our eye development.

As we reach our forties or fifties, almost everyone uses some type of vision correction, like glasses or multi-focal contact lenses. Beyond corrective lenses, there are other options like laser surgery to consider.

It is important to visit your eye care practitioner regularly and learn about potential eye concerns as by being well informed, you can possibly cure or slow a sight-threatening disease.

Rest, regular exercise and proper nutrition are vital for your long-term eye health. Studies have shown that antioxidant minerals and other vitamins may help combat free radicals, and slow or prevent related diseases. Free radicals are unstable molecules, which can damage cells in the eye, which may lead to serious vision problems, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.