\u200bSometimes, the biggest factor of eye disease is age. There’s nothing your mom or dad does or doesn’t do that increases the risk. Age simply changes how well the eyes work.<\/p>\n
Two things help with age-related eye disease. Yearly eye exams diagnose diseases early so that steps can be taken to save the vision. Watching for the common symptoms is the other way to help your mom or dad.<\/p>\n
What Are the Most Common Eye Diseases and Their Symptoms?<\/strong><\/p>\n How do you quickly identify signs of common age-related eye diseases? Knowing the most common eye issues and their symptoms is key. When you’re with your parents, watch for signs and pay attention to things they say about their vision when driving, in dim light, or in bright sunlight.<\/p>\n #1 \u2013 Age-Related Macular Degeneration:<\/strong> In the center of the retina is a cluster of nerves known as\u00a0the macula. They’re responsible for fine details of central vision like reading and recognition. If those nerve cells die off, it leads to blurred central vision, but it doesn’t lead to complete vision loss.<\/p>\n