“Mummy, why are you holding your phone so far away?”
“Daddy, why do you need the light this bright to read?”
Sometimes, changes in vision happen so gradually that we simply blame age.
You may notice that small print is harder to read, bright headlights bother you more at night, or your vision isn’t as sharp as it used to be.
Yes, some changes in vision are associated with ageing. But significant changes should not simply be dismissed as “normal ageing.”
After 60, the risk of several eye conditions increases, including cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some eye diseases can also develop quietly without obvious symptoms at first.
What should you watch for?
- Increasingly blurred vision
- Difficulty reading small print
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Increased sensitivity to glare
- Difficulty recognizing faces
- Changes in your side or peripheral vision
- Frequent changes in your glasses prescription
And if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of certain eye conditions, regular eye examinations become even more important.
What about your parents?
If your mother or father is over 60, pay attention to the little things.
Are they struggling to read their Bible?
Are they increasing the font size on their phone?
Have they stopped driving at night?
Do they complain that their vision is becoming blurry?
Don’t simply say, “It’s because you’re getting old.”
Encourage them to have their eyes professionally examined.
For families around Ikeja, Agidingbi and Ikoyi, Enny Eye Care provides professional eye-care services to help patients understand and manage their vision.
Your age is a number. Your vision is a treasure.
Don’t wait until poor vision begins affecting your independence and everyday life.
Book an eye examination with Enny Eye Care and give your eyes the attention they deserve.