‘Vision Loss in Later Life is not Normal’: Vision Loss Projected to Rise in Older Adults

As people approach 40, rods in the eyes begin weakening, tear ducts don’t work as well leading to dryer eyes, and lenses become more yellow or opaque. Inevitably, vision deterioration affects an individual’s daily lifestyle, from driving and working to reading and cooking. Worse, vision loss in older adults is projected to increase in prevalence in the next few decades.