Aging and Health
Unfortunately as people age, the way our bodies work may decline. This is why it is important to live healthy throughout all stages of life. Eating lots of vegetables and other healthy foods, while limiting fats and sugar is good for all body systems, even if one's health has been good. Eye HealthVision is the most acute of human senses and eye health should never be neglected. Most people take their eye health for granted. It's not unusual for people to need vision correction at any given point in their lives. It is vital to maintain a healthy diet or take vitamin supplements to maintain eye health. It is also vital to have one's eyes checked periodically for signs of disease early.Eye ExamsEye examinations should be done in childhood on a regular basis. It is not uncommon for children, teens and young adults to require vision correction at some point. Annual, or biannual eye examinations should be adequate for most of adulthood, unless a particularly troublesome problem develops.Common Diseases Affect Eye HealthMany people don't realize that other diseases can affect eye health. Any disease that may affect the blood vessels of the body can affect the eyes. Problems with high blood pressure, coagulation disorders, liver and kidney disease, and diabetes can all impact eye health. If being treated for any chronic condition, it is vital to have eye health evaluated, as well, since many medications may cause increased eye pressure and other problems. Of course, any unusual symptoms or discomfort of the eyes should be taken up with an eye doctor immediately, including:-foreign object in eye
-pain or swelling of eye or eyelid
-excessive tear production
-appearance of blood in eye 
-any trauma to eye
-excessive appearance of "floaters" or flashing lights
-any other concern that does not seem "normal"
Never hesitate to see an eye doctor no matter how trivial the matter may seem. It's better to find out there is nothing wrong than ignore something that may be damaging or serious.Older AdultsPeople over 60 face many vision issues that younger people rarely encounter. Most people see a decline in vision in their 40's from presbyopia. This is the inability to see clearly close up. By the time someone has reached their 60's, they almost certainly need reading glasses.More common as one ages is the development of cataracts. This clouding over of the lens of the eye is also very common and easily treated, but appears gradually. Once vision decrease becomes bothersome, cataract removal surgery can be performed.
Floaters are a common phenomena in aging causing the appearance of little bright lights in the field of vision. They are usually harmless.
Eye dryness is another common problem in adults caused by menopause, blocked tear ducts, decreased tear production and other age related issues. Eye drops keep eyes hydrated and feeling less scratchy.
Glaucoma is a serious disease caused by increased fluid in the eye. The chances of developing glaucoma increases rapidly after the age of 40 and more so in each decade after. It develops slowly and often without symptoms. It is vital to be tested for this disease annually, especially after age 60. It's painless and can save your vision.
Macular degeneration is an age related degeneration of the visual field and can also be detected early by an eye doctor.
Retinal issues can only be confirmed by an eye doctor.  
It is vital to have eye exams every year and there is no excuse not to. Don't risk vision loss. Your eyes will thank you.