Seniors 65 and older should have comprehensive eye evaluations by their Eye M.D. every one to two years to test for cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and other eye conditions.
You should have your eyes examined by an ophthalmologist if you have any of these problems:
- Decreased vision, even if temporary;
- New floaters (black "strings" or specks in the vision);
- Flashes of light;
- Curtain or veil blocking vision;
- Haloes (colored circles around lights);
- Eye pain;
- Redness of the eye or skin around the eye;
- Eye discharge or tearing;
- Bulging of one or both eyes;
- Crossed eyes;
- Double vision;
- Diabetes;
- Family history of eye disease.
|
