Seniors and eye care
@allknowing (153529)
India
September 11, 2021 7:25pm CST
Once one reaches 50 plus two eye issues crop up - cataract and ARMN - age related macular degeneration
While the cataract issue can be resolved by surgery the macular degeneration is something that cannot be reversed but kept in check by taking supplements.
Cataract shows up when the sight is cloudy and as for ARMD the images are wonky. When it happens with only one eye it cannot be detected and so it is important that checking is done one eye at a time.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
12 Sep 21
I had cataract surgery over 10 years ago. I hope ARMN doesn´t come near me yet.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
12 Sep 21
You can check by just looking at the window rods. If they are straight all is fine. It should be one eye at a time.
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Sep 21
I have had no changes to my eyes and they remain strong, I take off my glasses to read and to look at fine print,
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
12 Sep 21
To check the macula degeneration one needs to look with one eye at a time and if what you see that way is not wonky all is fine You will be fine I am sure.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Sep 21
It should be noted, this won't happen to everyone. And, those with existing eye conditions might not notice... depending on what the vision loss was to start with.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
12 Sep 21
It does not happen to every one and those with existing eye issues should also get their eyes checked one at a time.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
12 Sep 21
To check for ARMD you need to look at may be window rods one eye at a time just to clear doubts. Even the tv screen will be fine If the view is not wonky (one eye at a time) you are fine and I am sure you will be fine
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
12 Sep 21
You should also check one eye at a time to see you are inflicted wit ARMD
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
12 Sep 21
For sure! My doctor said Areds2 and much colorful fruits and vegetables like spinach, carrots to eat regularly also.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
14 Sep 21
I have had cataract surgery on both eyes (I'm no longer nearsighted!), but I have Glaucoma which is kept at bay with eye drops. Many years ago I had eye injections for AMD, but haven't had any issues with it for a long time now. Praise God!
