Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk, Understanding our aging eyes

As we grow older, changes in vision are common – but significant vision loss is not an inevitable part of aging. The Orlando Senior Help Desk at Jewish Pavilion Senior Services wants seniors and their families to understand that many serious eye conditions can be detected early and treated effectively.

Older adults are at increased risk for several major eye diseases that can lead to low vision and reduced quality of life. These include age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

AMD is the leading cause of vision loss and b...