Ten Warning Signs of Age-Related Eye Problems

Regular eye exams are the very best way to avoid vision problems, even as you grow older. But being aware of certain warning signs also can help you take appropriate steps to maintain your eyesight, particularly if vision symptoms occur suddenly.

Here are 10 warning signs of Age-Related Eye Problems

·         A flood of spots and floaters in your field of vision.

·         A sensation that a dark curtain has settled across your field of view.

·         Sudden eye pain, redness, nausea and vomiting.

·         A gradual (or sudden) narrowing of your field of vision

·         A gradual loss of central vision, including distortions such as seeing wavy instead of straight lines.

·         Cloudy and blurred eyesight, "halos" around lights at night, loss of bright color vision.

·         Blind spots in your field of view, accompanied by eye floaters and unexplained blurred vision.

·         "Scratchy" or irritated sensation, eye surface pain, tearing.

·         Double vision, double images or "ghost" images.

·         Sudden blurry vision in one eye.

If your regular eye doctor is unavailable, visit a hospital emergency room or urgent care facility. Because delay can mean permanent vision loss, never hesitate to seek help. For more details you can read the whole article by Marilyn Haddrill and Gary Heiting, OD on allaboutvision.

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