As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes, some harmless, others more serious. For adults and seniors, conditions like cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and presbyopia are common. Many of these conditions develop silently and can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated.

Vision changes are a normal part of aging, but some changes signal underlying conditions that may threaten long-term sight. Adults over 40 are especially at risk of developing cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and presbyopia.