Vision and Aging - NEI National Eye Institute Homepage视觉和时效内国家眼科研究所的主页.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Glaucoma What can you do? People at higher risk should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every one to two years or as instructed by your eye care professional. Dry Eye What is it? The eye does not produce tears properly. Tears evaporate too quickly. Inflammation of the surface of the eye may occur along with dry eye. Who is at higher risk? Women often experience dry eye more than men. Dry eye can occur at any age. Older adults frequently experience dryness of the eyes. (continued from previous slide) Dry Eye Symptoms Stinging or burning of the eye. Feeling as if sand or grit is in the eye. Episodes of excess tears following dry eye periods. A stringy discharge from the eye. Pain and redness of the eye. Episodes of blurred vision. Symptoms Heavy eyelids. Decreased tearing or inability to shed tears when crying. Uncomfortable contact lenses. Decreased tolerance to any activity that requires prolonged visual attention. Eye fatigue. (continued from previous slide) Treatment options Using artificial tears, prescription eye drops, gels, gel inserts, and ointments. Wearing glasses or sunglasses. Getting punctal plugs. (continued from previous slide) Dry Eye What can you do? Use an air cleaner to filter dust Avoid dry conditions Use lubricating eye drops Visit an eye care professional Low Vision What is it? A visual impairment that is not corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. It interferes with the ability to perform everyday activities. Who is at higher risk? People with eye disease. Some people develop vision loss after eye injuries or from birth defects. (continued from previous slide) Low Vision Treatment options Vision rehabilitation. What can you do? See a specialist in low vision. Talk to your eye care professional about vision rehabilitation. Use low vision devices. Clinical Trials Talk to your eye care professional about participating in a clinical trial. To learn more about clin