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Surveys show that 40 to 70 percent of those 65 years old and older suffer from chronic sleep disturbances. [2] The elderly tend to go to bed early in the evening and wake earlier in the morning than younger adults. Furthermore, the elderly often wake several times throughout the night and have difficulty falling asleep.
The incidence of age-related macular degeneration and its associated features increases with age and is low in people <55 years of age. [101] Smoking is the strongest modifiable risk factor. [ 102 ] As of 2008, age-related macular degeneration accounts for more than 54% of all vision loss in the white population in the US. [ 103 ]
The vitreous (Latin for "glassy") humor is a gel which fills the eye behind the lens. Between it and the retina is the vitreous membrane. With age the vitreous humor changes, shrinking and developing pockets of liquefaction, similar to the way a gelatin dessert shrinks and detaches from the edge of a pan. At some stage the vitreous membrane may ...
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Presbyopia is a physiological insufficiency of optical accommodation associated with the aging of the eye; it results in progressively worsening ability to focus clearly on close objects. [4] Also known as age-related farsightedness [5] (or as age-related long sight in the UK [6]), it affects many adults over the age of 40. A common sign of ...
To choose the best eye cream for wrinkles and fine lines, ingredients are key. Here, dermatologists explain what to look for in an anti-aging eye cream, and the best products for every budget.
Take care of your eyes with Blu Atlas Eye Stick—the best anti-aging eye cream for your 30s (or 40s, 50s, and 60s). Really, the product works well for any age, even if you don’t have fine lines ...
Older adults with visual impairment are at an increased risk of physical inactivity, [29] [30] slower gait speeds, [31] [32] [33] and fear of falls. [ 34 ] Physical activity is a useful predictor of overall well-being, and routine physical activity reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases and disability.