1. You need more light
A common eye condition is needing more light to see as you age. Brighter lights in your work area or next to your reading chair always have to be on to help make reading and other close-up tasks easier.
2. You can’t see up close or far away
If it's hard for you to focus on objects that are close to you, or if you are holding your devices too far away, it could be a sign that you may be developing nearsightedness or farsightedness. Trouble seeing things up close or far away may indicate that your eyes' lenses have become less flexible over time and that you are due for an eye exam.
3. You have problems with eye glare
When you’re caught in traffic, the sun’s reflection off the windshields and headlights at night seem brighter than usual. This is common in aging eyes. The lenses in your eyes might create more glare if the light that enters them gets scattered instead of honed in directly on the retina.
4. You see colours differently
Another eye problem you may experience is difficulty seeing and distinguishing certain shades of colour. The change of colour perception may be due to aging eyes and the clear lenses of your eyes discolouring.
5. You have fewer tears
Your eyes may feel dry and irritated because with age, the tear glands in your eyes tend to produce less liquid. However, for women, this eye condition could also be a sign you are experiencing hormonal changes.
If you happen to notice any of these eye problems, you should be able to regain clear, comfortable near vision, despite aging eyes, with the right help. Don’t live in a blur and help yourself see clearly again. Visit your neighbourhood Pearle Vision to get more information or arrange your routine eye exam.
