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Aging
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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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