(StatePoint) As you age, it’s important to keep an eye on your vision. While some vision changes can be expected over time, others may signal something more serious, such as cataracts, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can result in vision loss, blurred vision and glare.
According to one study, one-third of all cases of cataracts, open-angle glaucoma and early AMD occur in those 80 years old or older.
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