Vision after 45

The eye is an organ that progresses and ages, which is why it is important to monitor it through regular visits to the ophthalmologist, to detect any eye problems.

After the age of 45

A number of eye problems may appear:

• Presbyopia

Around the age of 45, the first signs of presbyopia can begin to appear: difficulty reading small print, need for more light to read.

Regular eye examinations by an ophthalmologist can help to correct this problem:

• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Age-related macular degeneration
   

After the age of 60

After the age of 60, some presbyopia stabilises, although this is rare.

Some additional eye problems may appear:

• Age-related macular degeneration
• Cataracts
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Glaucoma
   

Eye examination

As we age, eye examinations are essential, and should be carried out regularly:

• After the age of 45, every 2 years.
• After the age of 60, every 1 to 2 years.

During this screening, the health professional assesses :

• visual acuity.
• eye pressure.
• the health of the retina, especially if the patient suffers from diabetes.