| | Presbyopia
Presbyopia is the progressive inability of the lens of the eye to change shape and focus clearly on near objects. |
| | Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a vision-threatening disorder characterized by slow loss of optic nerve fibers. Susceptibility to this disease depends on a variety of factors including the level of pressure in the eye, a genetic tendency and older age. |
| | Hearing Loss in Adults
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to perceive sounds. It can be partial or total, sudden or gradual, temporary or permanent. It can affect one ear or both. In general, the risk of hearing loss increases with age. |
| | Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a common cause of blindness and vision problems among older people. Macular degeneration is also called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. |
| | Cataracts
Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens. They occur when certain proteins in the lens form abnormal clumps. |
