Vision Care As We Age by Dr. Howard Purcell @ (NAPSA)—Aswe age, our eyes lose precision. Older Americans have special concerns when it comesto caring for their precious sense of sight. Seniors need not be frustrated by the onset of reduced visual acuity, however. A sound plan of routine eye t examinations with * ~~, an Eye Care Proi a> fessional can help in the early detection of Dr. Howard Purcell “pe —— problems specific to the aging process. It’s important to understand those issues: Presbyopia is a condition which everyone starts to experience around age 40, when you begin to need vision correction for reading * Cataracts, a yellowing/clouding of the eye’s lens, are most often a result of growing older Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) affects central vision—what you see straight ahead. While ARMD cannot be reversed, it’s best managed through early detection Glaucoma, a disease in which the pressure inside the eye is too high, can lead to blindness. It, too, can be managed throughearly detection One key to keeping the golden years shining maylie in routine eye examinations. Ask your Eye Care Professional about products that mayhelp you see better as you age. * Howard B. Purcell, O.D., FA.A.O., is Director, Professional Affairs, Vistakon, Division ofJohnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. weneenenee eee weno nee-eeeee Note to Editors: This is the 4th in a series of 12.
