{"id":13494,"date":"2023-07-29T10:55:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T07:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/?p=13494"},"modified":"2025-07-10T21:13:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:13:22","slug":"chomu-z-vikom-zir-pogirshuyetsya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/facebook-instagram-google\/chomu-z-vikom-zir-pogirshuyetsya\/","title":{"rendered":"Does vision deteriorate with age? Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Visual impairment after 40 is a natural aging process \u043e\u0440\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0437\u043c\u0443\u261d\ufe0f<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"227\">Vision deterioration with age is a natural process that affects almost everyone. It does not always mean a serious illness, but it requires attention, prevention, and sometimes correction. Here are the main reasons why vision changes with age:<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"232\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"280\">\ud83e\udde0 1. <strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"280\">Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"406\">The most common age-related changes in vision are <strong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"330\">presbyopia<\/strong>. This is a condition when it becomes difficult for a person to read small text at close range.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"589\">\ud83d\udd2c <strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"428\">Why does it occur?<\/strong><br data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"431\" \/>With age, the lens of the eye loses its elasticity, and the muscles responsible for focusing weaken. As a result, it is more difficult to focus on close objects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"709\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"615\">When does it appear?<\/strong><br data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"618\" \/>Usually after the age of 40-45. That's when people start using \"reading glasses\".<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"758\">\ud83d\udc41 2. <strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"758\">Changes in the lens and cataracts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"969\">Over the years, the lens of the eye can become <strong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"813\">less transparent<\/strong> - These are the initial signs <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"853\">cataracts<\/strong>. When it develops, vision becomes \"foggy,\" colors become less bright, and light blindness appears at night.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"988\">\ud83e\uddea <strong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"986\">Reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<li data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1008\">\n<p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1008\">Aging of tissues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1032\">\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1032\">Oxidative stress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1056\">Exposure to ultraviolet light<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1067\">Genetics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1109\">\ud83d\udc53 3. <strong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1109\">Reduced visual acuity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1253\">Even without pathologies, with age <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1153\">retina<\/strong> may lose sensitivity, which affects image clarity, especially in low light conditions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1322\">\ud83e\uddec 4. <strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1322\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%9C%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%84%D1%96%D1%8F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Macular dystrophy<\/a> (age-related macular degeneration)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1459\">It is one of the most serious age-related eye diseases. It is affected by <strong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1399\">macula<\/strong> - the central part of the retina responsible for clear vision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1623\">\ud83e\uddd3\ud83c\udffb <strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1486\">To whom it concerns:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\" \/>Mostly people 60+<br data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1511\" \/>\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1527\">Symptoms:<\/strong> curvature of lines, \"spots\" in the center of the visual field, loss of the ability to read or recognize faces.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1663\">\ud83e\uddff 5. <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1663\">Changes in the tear film<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1788\">With age <strong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1704\">tear production is reduced<\/strong>, so more often there is <strong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1751\">dry eye syndrome<\/strong>Burning, irritation, sand in the eyes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1869\">This is especially noticeable when working behind a screen or in air-conditioned rooms.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1874\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1926\">\u26a0\ufe0f 6. <strong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1926\">Chronic diseases affecting vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1976\">With age, the risk of diseases such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<li data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2017\">\n<p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2017\"><strong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2015\">Diabetes (diabetic retinopathy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2036\">\n<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2034\">Hypertension<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2066\"><strong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2066\">Problems with the blood vessels of the eye<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2186\">These conditions can <strong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2125\">damage the retina and optic nerve<\/strong>which leads to gradual or sudden deterioration of vision.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2191\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2209\">\ud83d\udee1 What to do?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2582\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2274\">Get a preventive eye exam at least once a year<\/strong><br data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2277\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2342\">Wear glasses or contact lenses fitted by an ophthalmologist<\/strong><br data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2345\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2403\">Protect your eyes from UV rays (sunglasses)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2406\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2512\">Take care of your diet - antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E, zinc and omega-3 support eye health<\/strong><br data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2515\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2582\">Manage chronic conditions that can affect your vision<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2587\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2801\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2605\">Conclusion:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2608\" \/>Changes in vision with age are natural, but that doesn't mean you have to accept them. Timely diagnostics, proper correction and prevention will help maintain clear vision and quality of life for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And if you feel a deterioration in your vision, make an appointment for diagnostics urgently\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<h3>Sign up for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/?srsltid=AfmBOooRfOvxLubTXtsBs0Y6Y-4BLCC7aunuCDJLUm83xYlDzSJ7d3en#diagnostics\">free vision test<\/a>\u00a0right now!<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vision loss after age 40 is a natural aging process \u043e\u0440\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0437\u043c\u0443\u261d\ufe0f Vision loss with age is a natural process that affects almost<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13495,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"\u0437\u0456\u0440 \u043f\u043e\u0433\u0456\u0440\u0448\u0443\u0454\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f,\u043f\u043e\u0433\u0456\u0440\u0448\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0437\u043e\u0440\u0443","rank_math_description":".. \u0454 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0434\u043d\u0456\u043c \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0446\u0435\u0441\u043e\u043c \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0440\u0456\u043d\u043d\u044f \u043e\u0440\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0437\u043c\u0443. \u041f\u0440\u0438\u0448\u0432\u0438\u0434\u0448\u0443\u0454\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f \u0446\u0435\u0439 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0446\u0435\u0441 \u0442\u0430\u043a\u043e\u0436 \u0447\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0437 \u0448\u043a\u0456\u0434\u043b\u0438\u0432\u0456 \u0437\u0432\u0438\u0447\u043a\u0438, \u0445\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0456 \u0445\u0432\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0431\u0438, \u043c\u0435\u0445\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0456 \u0442\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043c\u0438, \u043f\u043e\u0448\u043a\u043e\u0434\u0436\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u043e\u0447\u0435\u0439 \u27a1\ufe0f","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_robots":"","rank_math_canonical_url":"","rank_math_og_content_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[327],"tags":[251,244,259,261,262,295,246,394],"class_list":["post-13494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-facebook-instagram-google","tag-diagnostykazoru","tag-zir","tag-okulyary","tag-optyka","tag-optykapro","tag-perevirkazoru","tag-poganyjzir","tag-poganyjzirzvikom"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/chomu-z-vikom-zir-pogirshuyetsya.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13494"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19787,"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13494\/revisions\/19787"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optyka.pro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}