Ophthalmologists Encourage Making Your Eyes Part of a Healthy Aging Strategy
Nearly two-thirds of American adults report eye or vision problems, but only one in eight have been examined by a medical doctor.
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular, sight-saving eye exams. In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, the Acuity Eye Center Lahore Pakistan joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in emphasizing the importance of having regular eye exams to maintain healthy eyes and vision.
Some of the more common age-related eye diseases include:
- Age-related Macular degeneration.
which gradually destroys the macula, the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision.
- Cataract
a clouding of the lens in the eye.
- Diabetic Retinopathy
a complication of diabetes that damages blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
- Glaucoma
a group of diseases that can cause fluid and pressure to build up in the eye and damage the optic nerve.
Ophthalmologists – the physicians that specialize in medical and surgical eye care – recommend a dilated comprehensive eye exam as the best way to prevent these conditions from becoming debilitating.
U.S. Adults Do Not Get Eye Exams as Often as Recommended
The survey results emphasize a need for more education about the importance of medical eye exams. Findings showed that 64 percent of adults had at least one or more of the following issues with their eyes or vision:
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Blurry vision
- Reading up close
- Flashes of light
- Red, Watery Eyes
- Double vision
Despite experiencing some level of impairment, only 13 percent admitted they had been seen by an ophthalmologist.
Here is the message from our lead consultant Professor Dr. Zia Ul Mazhry,
" Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. You can't avoid age. However, we can avoid some aging. Continue to do things, be active. Take care of your health, especially the vision because this will keep you connected to the rest of the world during aging process."
How Often Do Adults Need Eye Exams?
The Academy recommends that a healthy adult get a baseline eye exam at age 40, even if they have no history of eye problems or eye disease. Those who have chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may require more frequent exams.
Those over age 65 who may be concerned about cost or lack of health insurance, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America program offers eligible seniors a comprehensive eye exam and up to one year of treatment at no out-of-pocket cost.
For more information on eye disease and conditions, visit the Academy’s EyeSmart® website and Acuity Eye Center's website eyeacuity.com. To interview ophthalmologists or patients who can speak to the importance of eye exams.
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