Vision Loss – What’s Normal and What’s Not?

All our bodies change as we age, and our eyes are no different.  But what’s normal ‘wear and tear’ due to age, and what’s something more serious? If you notice vision changes over the years, it’s all a matter of noting the changes, addressing the symptoms, and understanding the causes.  Is your vision abnormal for your age? Are you experiencing typical changes, and is there anything you should be doing?  For Black people especially, conditions like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts are all more common than in other races. So without further ado, let’s get right into it… RELATED: How To Keep Your Vision From Fading As You Age Here’s What’s Normal If you’re having trouble focusing on things close to your face, this is mostly normal. This happens as we age, and it’s called presbyopia. You can expect to notice this starting around age 40 and sometimes, you’ll just hold things farther from your face to see them. The best way to treat this is with bifocals and good lighting when doing things close-up. Another age-related eye issue is dryness. This happens because aging causes the production of tears to wane, and may be particularly prevalent in women post-menopause....