In-Home Care for Seniors with Vision Problems

Senior In-Home Care  |  February 7, 2018

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Vision Problems and Eye Health

Seniors with Vision Problems | Your eyes change as you age. Some problems become more common as we age, although they can affect anyone anytime. In-home health care can help seniors better cope with vision issues.

Seniors with Vision Problems May Experience:

#1. Dry eyes:

When tear glands can’t make enough tears or produce low-quality tears resulting in eyes that might itch, burn, or turn red.

Vision loss could occur if not taken care of, but it is rare. The eye doctor may suggest a humidifier in your home or special eye drops that simulate tears. Doctors treat severe cases with tear duct plugs, prescription eye drops, or surgery.

#2. Cataracts:

Cloudy areas that cover all or part of the lens of your eye. In a healthy eye, the lens is clear like a camera lens; light passes through it and hits tissue at the back of your eye. That’s the retina, and it processes images.

Cataracts block the lens and make it hard for you to see. They often form slowly, without pain, redness, or tearing. Some stay small and don’t affect your sight. If they cause problems, your doctor can remove them with surgery and replace your lens with an artificial version. An in-home health care provider can help seniors maintain daily living when coping with cataracts.

#3. Eyelid problems:

Protect the eyes, spread out tears, and limit the light that gets in. Pain, itching, and tearing are common symptoms. Eyelids can also droop or twitch. The outer edges near the eyelashes can get inflamed. Medication and surgery can help.

#4. Temporal arteritis:

When arteries in the temple get blocked or inflamed. It can start with a severe headache, jaw pain, and tenderness in the temple. There might be vision loss in one eye, followed quickly by the second.

Other symptoms include joint pain, weight loss, and a low-grade fever. Doctors think a damaged immune system causes it. Early diagnosis and treatment with medication can help prevent vision loss. If you suddenly can’t see, get to the doctor. Always make your in-home health care provider aware of issues with your vision.

Seniors need to maintain regular eye appointments to prevent any severe vision issues from occurring or manage senior eye health. Early detection leads to early treatment and reduces the probability of excessive damage to the site or eyes.

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