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Elderly Eye Care
Support prevention, monitoring, and safe habits for older adults.
Why it matters
Age, general health, lighting, and home safety can affect daily visual function.
The tips
- Eat a healthy balanced diet.
- Stay hydrated.
- Stay physically active.
- Avoid smoking or seek help to stop smoking.
- Schedule regular comprehensive eye exams.
- Use good lighting for reading and walking.
- Wear sunglasses outdoors.
- Manage diabetes and blood pressure.
- Review medications with a healthcare professional if vision changes occur.
- Reduce fall risks by improving home lighting.
- Use magnifiers or large-print settings if needed.
- Report sudden vision changes immediately.
- Do not ignore flashes, floaters, pain, or curtain-like shadow.
- Keep glasses prescriptions updated.
Safe daily habits
- Healthy diet
- Hydration
- Physical activity
- Avoid smoking
- Good lighting
- Routine exams
- Report sudden changes
When to ask an eye care professional
- Sudden vision changes, flashes, floaters, pain, or curtain-like shadow.
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Have questions about your eyes?
This information is general education and does not replace a professional eye examination. If you are worried about your eyes, book an appointment.