What Seniors Should Know about Cataracts Nearly half of all
senior citizens in the U.S. have developed or will develop
cataracts by the age of 80. This represents an astounding number
of people across the nation have a vision impairment that they
might not even be aware of. Because cataracts tend to develop
very gradually over time, many seniors are unaware that they
have this condition unless they have been diagnosed by an eye
doctor. Here are a few things seniors should be aware of when it
comes to cataracts: Always Use Sun Protection for Your Eyes
Prolonged sun exposure has been shown to contribute to the
development of cataracts over time. It’s important that whenever
driving or outdoors, proper UV protection is worn to keep eyes
protected. Regular Eye Visits are a Necessity A cataract is
basically a clouding of the eye lens that prevents light from
entering, therefore impairing your vision more and more as the
clouding of the lens becomes denser. The clouding of the eye
lens is usually a very gradual pro